Punjab University 2009 B.A Music Instrumental (Theory) - : A, : Part-II - Question Paper

B.A. 2nd Year
MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL (Theory) - Paper : A

Time Allowed:3 Hours Maximum Marks: 90

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all selecting atleast 1 ques. from every
Unit. ques. NO. nine is compulsory.All ques. carry equal marks.

UNIT-I

1. What significant development took place in Indian music during Medieval
period ?[Marks 18]

2. What do you know about Shudha Rag, Chayyalag Rag and Sankiran Raga ? explain
in detail with examples.[Marks 18]

UNIT-II

3. Write down short notes on any 6 of the subsequent musical terms :

(i) Chal-Achal That (ii) Meend (iii) Krintan
(iv) Kan (v) Joad (vi) Kampan
(vii) Andolan (viii) Zamzma.[Marks 18]

4. What do you mean by a word 'Gharana' ? define the importance of Gharana
system in Indian Instrumental music.[Marks 18]

UNIT-IV

5. Write the life sketch and contribution towards music by any 1 of the
following musicians :
(i) Ustad Inayat Khan (ii) Ustad Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan.[Marks 18]

6. Explain the musical Terms Avirbhav and Tirobhav with examples.[Marks 18]

UNIT-V

7. Write the full description of Rag Bhairav and Rag Kamod.[Marks 18]

8. (a) Write down the description of Rag Kalingra with its Aroh, Avroh
and Pakar.[Marks 18]

(b) Write the Tal Tilwara with Ekgun and Dugun Layakari.[Marks 18]

9. Write a Razakhani Gat with 2 Alap and 4 Toras in Rag Bihag.[Marks 18]

Earning:   Approval pending.