List of top Carnatic Music (Melodic Instruments) Questions asked in CBSE CLASS XII

Write the notation of any Kriti you have learnt.

Write the brief history of the opted instrument.

Explain the musical form Javali.

Explain the terms Arudi and Upanga.

Give brief life sketch and contribution of Annamacharya.

Explain briefly the important contents of lakshana grantha sangeeta sampradaya pradarshini.

What is Bhashanga Raga? Answer with suitable examples.

Define the terms Murchana and Jaati.

Write the Swarasthanas of raga Keeravani.

Explain Janya Ragas and give suitable examples.

Write briefly about Tiruppugazhal.

How many varieties of Eduppu are there in Karnatic music? Explain.

Explain Chittaswaram.

Match List - I and List - II:

Statement I: Kirtanas are having multiple charanas.
Statement II: Kritis are having Samasti charanas.

Choose the correct statements:
(a) Keeravani has Suddha Madyamam.
(b) Ritigoula has Suddha Rishabham.
(c) Saveri has Suddha Rishabha.
(d) Bhairavi has Kakali Nishadam.

Explain Niraval.

Eduppu is related to

Swara Kalpana is related to

Karaikkudi Brothers, who were renowned for their

Identify the decorative anga of a Kriti.

The work Brihaddesi was written by

Describe the Lakshana of raga Simhendramadyamam.

Write the brief life sketch and contribution of Mysore Vasudevacharya.

Write the notation of a Kriti or Kirtana you have learnt.