Music Department
M.A. First Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-121
“General and applied music”
Unit -1 Detail Comparative Study of Raga
1-Raga of Kalyan Anga- 1- Shyam Kalyan 2 - Nand
2-Raga of Bilawaal Anga- 1 - Yamani Bilawal- 2 - Devagiri Bilawal
3- Raga of Bhairav Anga- 1- Ahir-Bhairav- 2 - Bairagi-Bhairav
4-Raga of Kafee Anga- 1 -Bageshree- 2 - Dhanashree
5-Raga of Bihag Anga- 1- Bihag 2- Maru-Bihag
Detailed Study includes –Aaroh,Aavaroh ,Pakad, Swarvistar , Rag-varnan ,
study of Bandishas (Chotta-khayals , Bada-khayal), writing practices of
bandishas in notation, Aalap, Taan (making and writing) .Comparative
study of ragas of similar nature (sum-prakriti ragas).
Unit -2
I. To study principles of music compositions (Pada-Rachana).
II. To study and practice to compose and write notation of given pieces of
Verse in suitable swaras and tala
III. To study and practice to write the Ek-gun,Dugun and Chaugun of the
following Talas Shikhar,Matta, Gajajhampa, Zoomara, Pancham-sawari
Unit -3
I. Detail study of the Raga Ragangas of the following Ragas:
Kalyan , Bilawal, Bhairav
II. Study of GENESIS of music ( Indian and Western views about development
of music .)
Unit -4
I. Detail knowledge of the periodic development of notation systems.
II. study of the development of Scale (saptak)
Unit -5
Detail knowledge of the periodic development of notation systems.
Writing Essey of about 600 words on given topics related to music (at least
five essays
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L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
M.A. First Semester (core course)
DOM-C-122
“History of Indian Music”
Unit -1 Music of Vedic Period – Forms and Nature of Vedic music
Vedic classical music
Folk music of Vedic Period
Two streams of Vedic –Music
Vedic Swara –Udaatta ,anudaatta ,Swarit ,(Two, Three, and Four swara )
Instrument of Vedic period –
1 –Tatt Vadya /string instruments ( Veena ,kinds of veena )
2- Avanadh Vadya / percussion instrument -Dundhubhi, bhoomi -
Dundhubi, Mridang ,Pushkar, Bheri ,Aadambar, Vanaspati
,Pranav.
3- Ghana Vadhya/stroke instrument –Manzeera ,Ghadiyal ,Karataal , Aaghati .
4- Shusir Vadya/ Wind instrument –Vanshi ,Toonav, Nadee ,Bakur , Narakul
Unit -2 Music of pauranic period (epical period)- State of Music in the epical period,Music of epical period, Sama-gaan of epical period, Swara and musical instruments of epical, dances of epical period.
Unit -3 Music of Ramayana and Mahabharata period -State of Music in the period, Swara, tala and laya in the period, Musical instruments and dances of Ramayana period
Unit -4 Music of Buddhist and Jain period : Classical, Folk and Vedic Music of
Buddhist period, Swara and Musical instruments of Buddhist and jain period dance of Buddhist and jain period
.
Unit -5 Music of Mourya and Gupta period Vocal music:
Instruments and dances of Music of that period
Foreign effect on Indian music (in reference to medieval period)
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M.A. First Semester (core course)
DOM-C-123
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
“ Intensive study, Practice and Demonstration(Cum Viva-Voce)”
1. To learn, practice and imbibe the following:-
(i) Swar Vistar, (ii) Bandishas (iii) Aalap (iv) Tanas
(v) Bol-Aalap (vi) Bol-Tanas (vii) Tala of Bandish
(viii) Layakari
The following Ragas are kept in the syllabus:-
(i) Ragas of Kalyan Anga :- Shyam Kalyan, Nand
(ii) Ragas of Bilawal Anga :- Devagiri-Bilawal, Yamni-Bilawal
(iii) Ragas of Bhairav Anga :- Ahir Bhairava, Bairagi-Bhairava
(iv) Ragas of Kafee Anga :- Bageshree, Dhanshree
(v) Ragas of Bihag Anga :- Bihaga, Maru-Bihaga
2. To learn, partice and imbibe:-
(i) One Bada Khayal ( in any eight ragas mentioned above )
(ii) Chhota-Khayals ( in all the ragas of syllabus )
(iii) Two Dhrupadas ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
(iv) Two Dhamars ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
(v) Two Taranas ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
3. To learn, partice and imbibe:-
Ekgun, Dugun and Chaugun of the following
Talas :- Shikhar, Matta, Gaj-jhampa, Zoomara, Pancham-Sawari.
4. Intensive Study, to practice and to imbibe the following basic Ragas :-
Yaman, Bilawal, Bhairava
5. To learn, partice and imbibe:-
Bhajans and Thumaries
6. Special preparation of the ragas of the syllabus for presentation performance.
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M.A. First Semester (core course)
DOM-C-124
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
“Intensive study, Practice and Demonstration (stage performance)”
1. To develop ability, to perform on stage :-
Any three Ragas of your choice from the syllabus and
develop capacity to perform the Raga, with it’s
a) Full development/exposition
b) Perfection in Laya and Tala of Bandishas
c) Complete and correct recitation of Bandish i.e.
Bada Khyal and Chhota-Khayal
d) Systematic exposition of Raga
e) To show Aavirbhava and Tirobhava of sum-prakriti Ragas
f) Butificiation with Aalaps, Bol-Aalaps, Tanas, Bol-Tanas,
different Layakaries, Tihaies.
g) Use of Meenda, Gamaka and Brackets.
h) Taking Care of Does and Don’ts of a Gayak
i) Completion of the rendition in given time.
2. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Dhrupad in any Raga from the syllabus with
Upaja and Layakari.
3. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Dhamar in any Raga from the syllabus with
Upaja and Layakari.
4. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Tarana in any Raga from the syllabus
5. To develop ability, to perform :-
One Bhajan or Thumari
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M.A. Second Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-221
“Aesthetics of Music”
Unit -1
Detail study and definition of special musical terms :-
I. Kaku Bhed
II. Dhatu-Matu
III. Ardhwadarshak-Swar
IV. Murki, Kana,Kans,Ganadharva ,Gaan, naibadh –anibhadh gaan
V. Maargi - Deshi Sangeet (Detail study)
VI. Gram Muchna
Unit -2
1 - Principles of Aesthetics of music
2 - Principles of Aesthetics of Western music
Unit -3
Rasa theory
I. Definition of Rasa (According to Bharat and Abhinava Gupta)
II. Kinds of Rasa (Nav Rasa)
III. Mutual Relations of Rasa with Music
IV. Rasa-Laya, Rasa-Raga, Rasa-Chhanda, Rasa-Tala with reference to ancient principles and concepts of Rasa.
Unit -4
I. Special study of Raga with reference of Ritu (Season)
II. Study of Paintings of Ragas
III. Raga Dhyan
Unit -5
I. Classification of Raga-Ragini, with reference to Shiva-Mat, Bharata-Mat, Kallinatha-Mat, Hanumata-Mat.
II. Mel Raga Raga classification (South Indian music system )
III. Ragang classification
IV. That Raga Classification
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M.A. Second Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-222
“Sound theory of Music”
Unit -1
I. Definition sound in music , sound useful and useless in music
II. Reverberation of sound
III. Reflection of sound
IV. Refraction of sound
V. Diffractions of sound
VI. Interference of sound
VII. Echo
Unit -2
I. Definition of Frequency
II. Conduction of Frequency
III. Frequency of music swara
Unit -3
I. Power Source of sound
II. Ultra sonic / Ati dhwani or Para shrava
III. Karnateet Dhwani ka upyog
IV. Swambhoo naad
V. Aahat ,Anahat Naad
Unit -4 Voice Culture
I. voice culture methods useful in Indian music
II. Kanth Sadhana /swar Sadhana/ Sangeet Abhyas
Unit -5
I. Detailed and illustrated study of Vocal Chord ,Breathing system ,Causes and cure of vocal disturbances.
II. Detailed and illustrated study of Ear ,listening system
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M.A. Second Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-223
“ Intensive study, Practice and Demonstration(Cum Viva-Voce)”
1. To learn, practice and imbibe :-
The following :-
(i) Swar Vistar (ii) Bandishas (iii) Aalap (iv) Tanas (v) Bol-Aalap
(vi) Bol-Tanas (vii) Tala of Bandish (viii) Layakari,
of the following Ragas, kept in the syllabus.
(i) Raga - Shuddha-Saranga
(ii) Raga - Madhamas-Saranga
(iii) Raga - Bhoopal-Todi
(iv) Raga - Gurjari-Todi
(v) Raga - Nayaki-Kanada
(vi) Raga - Aabhogi-Kanada
(vii) Raga - Kedar
(viii) Raga - Maluha-Kedar
(ix) Raga - Narayani
(x) Raga - Kalavati
2. To learn, practice and imbibe :-
(i) One Bada Khayal ( In any eight ragas mentioned above )
(ii) Chhota-Khayals ( In all the ragas of syllabus )
(iii) Two Dhrupadas ( In any two ragas of syllabus )
(iv) Two Dhamars ( In any two ragas of syllabus )
(v) Two Taranas ( In any two ragas of syllabus )
(vi) Dadaras and Thumaris (One each in appropriate Ragas)
3. To learn, practice and imbibe :-
Ek-gun, Dugun and chau-gun of the following :-
Talas :- Vasant, Rudra, Pashto, Jat.
4. Intensive Study, to practice and to imbibe the following basic
Ragas :-
(i) Bhoopali (ii) Shuddha-Kalyan (iii) Chhayanat
5. Special preparation of all the ragas of the syllabus for
presentation/performance
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M.A. Second Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-224
“ Intensive study, Practice and Demonstration(stage performance)”
1. To develop ability, to perform on stage :-
Any three Ragas of your choice from the syllabus and
develop capacity to perform the Raga, with it’s
a) Full development/exposition
b) Perfection in Laya and Tala of Bandishas
c) Complete and correct recitation of Bandish i.e.
Bada Khyal and Chhota-Khayal
d) Systematic exposition of Raga
e) To show Aavirbhava and Tirobhava of sum-prakriti Ragas
f) Butificiation with Aalaps, Bol-Aalaps, Tanas, Bol-Tanas,
different Layakaries, Tihaies.
g) Use of Meenda, Gamaka and Brackets.
h) Taking Care of Does and Don’ts of a Classical singer (Gayak)
i) Completion of the rendition in given time.
2. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Dhrupad in any Raga from the syllabus with
Upaja and Layakari.
3. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Dhamar in any Raga from the syllabus with
Upaja and Layakari.
4. To develop ability, to perform :-
Any one Tarana in any Raga from the syllabus
5. To develop ability, to perform :-
One Dadra or Thumari
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M.A. Third Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-321
“Study of western music”
Unit -1
I Short history of western notation system.
II Study of Harmony and melody .Simple Harmony, Counter point harmony
Unit -2
I Study of notation system of western music.
Solfa notation
Neumes notation
Cheve notation
staff notation
II Key Signature
Flat
Sharp
Natural
Double Flat
Double sharp
Unit -3
I Western octave , minar Scale ,Cromatic Scale ,Tempered Scale
II Tone- Major tone, Miner tone ,Semi tone .
III Note – Appogiatura, turn, Inverted turn, Upper mordent, Spred , Staccato , Mazo Staccato
Unit -4
I Western rhythm
II Western beats
III Rhythm in western music -
Simple time, compound time, Time signature, Syncopation ,pause,
tie ,Laser line
Unit -5
I Comparative Study of Indian and Western Music .
II Western Instrument.
Tutorials, Quiz , seminars , Workshop
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M.A. Third Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-322
“Education System in Indian music
and Study of Folk Music ”
Unit -1
I Ancient School system (Guru sishya Prampara), Study of the music education system with there merits and demerits.
II Contribution of Ancient School system (Guru sishya Prampara) in development and safeguard of traditional Indian classical music.
Unit -2
I Study of post independence education system with there merits and demerits.
II The Exam system in present music education system, subjective teaching, Evaluation system, development of students
Unit -3
I Devalyaeen Sangeet ( hawali sangeet)
II Ravindra Sangeet
Unit -4
I Conversion of classical Ragas into styles of folk music .
II Study of folk music and Dance :-
Baul , Batiyali ,Lawani , Garawa, Kajri ,Chaiti ,mand , Kangda ,Gidda ,Ghumar, Pandvani ,Kirtan ,Bundeli lok geet
Unit -5 Study of Folk instrument:-
A) I Ghana Vadhya –Kolua ,Dandia ,Mukh Chang, takka ,GillBada,
Dahara /Laddin shah
II Avanad Vadhya – Khajari , Mangira ,Gana, Mradangam, Ghat Vadya,
Dundubhi ,Nagada ,Panchmukh Vadya.
III Sushir Vadhya – Singha, Kombu, Shank , Turhi , Pungi , Veen
IV Tat Vadhy – Iktara, tamura
B) Essays on the topics related to the relation of folk and classical music
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M.A. Third Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-323 “Intensive study, Practice and Demonstration(Cum Viva-Voce)”
1. To learn, practice and imbibe the following:-
(i) Swar Vistar, (ii) Bandishas (iii) Aalap (iv) Tanas
(v) Bol-Aalap (vi) Bol-Tanas (vii) Tala of Bandish
(viii) Layakari
The following Ragas are kept in the syllabus:-
(i) Ragas of Bhairav Anga :- Nat Bhairava, Aanad Bhairava
(ii) Ragas of Bhimpalasi Anga :- Patdeep, Hanskinkri
(iii) Ragas of Malhar Anga :- Soor malhar,Megh Malhar
(iv) Ragas of Nat Anga :- Shudh Nat, Chayanat
(v) Ragas of Shri Anga :- Shri , Jaitashri
2. To learn, partice and imbibe:-
(i) One Bada Khayal ( in any Four ragas mentioned above )
(ii) Chhota-Khayals ( in all the ragas of syllabus )
(iii) Two Dhrupadas ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
(iv) Two Dhamars ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
(v) Two Taranas ( in any two ragas of syllabus )
(vi) Dadara and Thumri (one each )
3. To learn, partice and imbibe:-
Ekgun, Dugun and Chaugun of the following
Talas :- Vasant ,Rudra , Laxmi ,Bramha
4. Special preparation of the ragas of the syllabus for presentation performance
Tutorials, Quiz , seminars , Workshop
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M. A. Fourth Semester (core course)
L / P / T / C4 / - / - / 4
DOM-C-421
“Indian music and Psychology”
Unit -1