Carnatic Music Exams

Grade 1- Question paper format - Sample Questions

I) Fill in the blanks
1. The origin of music is from ……………….. Vedha.
2. Svaravalis are composed by ………………………
3. ……… & ………….. are taalas with 2 dhrutas

III) Match the following

A B
1. The systematic descending order of svaras is called Avarta
2. Dot placed below the svara Avarohana
3. A complete cycle of a taalam Ata Taala
4. Khanda jaathi Mandhra Sthaayi

IV) Odd man out

1) Shuddha gaandhaara 2) Saadhaarana gaandhaara 3) Chatushruthi gaandhaara 4)
Anthara gaandhaara
1. Dhruva 2) Triputa 3) Jhumpe 4) Ata
1. Rishabha 2) Dhaivatha 3) Panchama 4) Nishadha

V) Correct the highlighted words

1) There are 11 svara sthaanas
2) Ata taala has 3 laghus

VI) True or False

1) Below the mandrasthayi there is a sthai called Anumandra
2) Dhruva Taala has 16 aksharas
3) The symbol of laghu is U

VII) Jumbled words

1) SNHAIAHD 2) SMICU 3) YAATSHI

IX) Essay question

1) Greatness of Music
2) Names of Sooladi Saptathalas. Write the Symbols of Angas, Names of Angas,
Aksharakaala