Diploma MRIDANGAM - IKSVV

IKSV X-XI 1 IKSV X-XI 1
Diploma
MRIDANGAM

IKSV X-XI 2 IKSV X-XI 2
PRATHAMA FIRST YEAR, EXAM-2011
MRIDANGAM
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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1. Write the angas figuring in Sapta Talas.
2. What are the five Jathies in Tala system.
3. Match the following:-
(a) Sankeerna jathi Matyam -17
(b) Tisra Jathi Ata - 10
(c) Misra Jathi Jampa - 20
(d) Khanda Jathi Dhruva - 6
(e) Chaturasra Jathi Rupaka - 10
4. Explain the different parts of Mridangam.
5. Name the Sapta Talas.
6. Write a note on Sangeetha.
7. Describe the role and importance of Mridangam
in concerts.
8. Define Shadangas.
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IKSV X-XI 3 IKSV X-XI 3
PRATHAMA FINAL YEAR, EXAM-2011
MRIDANGAM
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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1. Write a brief note on Chaturasra Jathi Triputa Tala.
2. Explain the Angas figuring in Sapta Talas.
3. What are the twelve Swarasthanas.
4. Identify the role and importance of Mridangam as
an accompaniment for concerts.
5. Give the names of five Mridangam exponents.
6. Explain in detail the five jathis relates to tala.
7. Explain the technical terms Sruti, Arohana and
Avarohana.
8. Name the seven basic Talas.
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IKSV X-XI 4 IKSV X-XI 4
MADHYAMA FINAL YEAR, EXAM 2011
MRIDANGAM
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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1. Define Thathakkaram.
2. Explain the term Cholkattu, with an example.
3. Discuss briefly on Taniavartanam.
4. What are the Shadangas?
5. Define the following:-
(a) Theerumaanam (b) Avartanam
(c) Jathi.
6. What do you understand by the term Korva,
Notate a Korva of 48 Matras in Roopaka Tala.
7. Explain a Kurappu that can be plays for Adi Talam.
8. Explain a Mukhtayi for Chaturasra Jathi Triputa Tala.
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VID FINAL YEAR, EXAM 2011
MRIDANGAM
Paper-I
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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1. Define Chaputala and its varieties.
2. Explain the scheme of 35 Talas.
3. Explain Chokattu Notate a Cholkattu in Chaturasra
Jathi Triputa Talam in three degrees of speed.
4. Explain the following technical terms:-
(a) Sruthi (b) Korva (c) Konnagol
(d) Mutthiyippu (e) Theerumaanam.
5. What are the basic principles adopts for Mridangam
accompaniment in concerts.
6. Explain Yathi and its three varieties.
7. Compare Chaturasra Jathi Triputa Talam and Roopaka Talam
of Karnatic Music with the corresponding talas of Hindusthani
music.
8. Notate two Korvas in Adi talam with three degrees of
speed.
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IKSV X-XI 5 IKSV X-XI 5
VID FINAL YEAR, EXAM 2011
MRIDANGAM
Paper-I
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
* * *
1. Define Chaputala and its varieties.
2. Explain the scheme of 35 Talas.
3. Explain Chokattu Notate a Cholkattu in Chaturasra
Jathi Triputa Talam in three degrees of speed.
4. Explain the following technical terms:-
(a) Sruthi (b) Korva (c) Konnagol
(d) Mutthiyippu (e) Theerumaanam.
5. What are the basic principles adopts for Mridangam
accompaniment in concerts.
6. Explain Yathi and its three varieties.
7. Compare Chaturasra Jathi Triputa Talam and Roopaka Talam
of Karnatic Music with the corresponding talas of Hindusthani
music.
8. Notate two Korvas in Adi talam with three degrees of
speed.
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IKSV X-XI 6 IKSV X-XI 6
VID FINAL YEAR, EXAM 2011
MRIDANGAM
Paper-II
Time: 3 hrs. Max.M.75 Min.M.25
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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1. Write a detailed note on the tala system of North India.
2. The 35 talas plays a prominent role in Karnatic Music-
discuss.
3. Notate any two Korvas in three degrees of speed in
Roopaka Tala.
4. Explain in detail three percussion instruments in Karnatic
Music concert.
5. Sketch the life and contributions of Tanjavur Vaidyanatha
Iyer.
6. Define with example threee Gathi Bhedas occuring in
Adi Tala.
7. Enumerate the various styles of Mridangam playing with
examples.
8. Write the biography of Palakkad Subba Iyer.
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