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

Write about "Tani Avartanam" and its features in the concert arena.

Write short notes on life sketch and contribution of Pazani Subramania Pillai.

Write 'Adi Tala' Korvai notation.

Differentiate "Ateeta" and "Anagata".

Explain the Musical form "Padam" in detail.

What are different schools of Mridangam and its artists?

What is "Anagata Eduppu"? Explain it with an example.

Briefly write about the musical form Thillana.

What is Poorvangam and Uttarangam? Explain with example.

Briefly explain the construction & making of Mridangam.

Write about the instrument "Morsing" and its make, structure etc.

Match List - I with List - II:

Explain "Konnakol" with reference to Tala.

Statement-I: Kala Pramanam refers to Tala.
Statement-II: Chenda is an instrument originated from Andhra Pradesh.

Choose the correct statements:
(a) Chatusra Jati Matya Tala has 10 Aksharas.
(b) Tisra Jati Matya Tala has 20 Aksharas.
(c) Khanda Jati Ata Tala has 14 Aksharas.
(d) Tisra Triputa has 6 Aksharas.

Explain "Pharan" playing in Mridangam.

Define the term "Ghumki".

Select the composer of Tillana :

Choose the other name of Arudi from below:

Select the percussion instrument of Kerala from below :

Mention the Author of Swaramela Kalanidhi.

Indicate the Dance form in which the instrument Edakka is being used.

Describe the musical forms Padam and Javali.

Explain the structure, technique and playing of Kanjeera.

Define classification of Percussion Instruments.