Note :-

1. Duration of Paper: 3 Hours
2. All Questions carry equal marks.
3. Medium of Competitive Exam: Bilingual in English & Hindi
4. There will be Negative Marking.
5. Objective type paper .

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Syllabus : Music- Violin -I

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Unit-I: Musical Terminology

1. Definitions and explanations of fundamental musical terms in Indian classical music (Hindustani), including Naad, Varna, Alankar, Gram, Moorchana, Sthay, Ragaalap, Rupkaalap, Aalapti, Swasthan-Niyam, Geeti, Mel/Thaat, Vadi-Samvadi-Anuvadi-Vivadi, etc., and various ornamentation techniques (Khatka, Murki, Jamjama, Krintan, Soot, Ghasit, Alap, Kattar & Thok Jhala, Taan-Toda & Gamak, Gat-Masitkhani, Razakhani).
2. Study of technical terms for string instruments used in Natyashastra (ancient Indian treatise on performing arts), including Aatody, Kutap, Dhatu-vistar, Karan, Aaviddh, Vyanjan, Nirgit/Bahirgeet.
3. Understanding of Taal and Laya (rhythm and tempo) and related terms like Matra, Theka, Sam, Khali, Bhari, Aavartan, Tihai, Uthan, Mukhda, Mohra, Navhakka, Peshkar, Qayda, Rela, Paran, Laggi, Ladi, Chakkradar-tihai, and Layakaris (rhythmic variations) like Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aad, Kuaad, Biaad.

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Unit-II: Specific Technique of Violin

1. Historical evolution and development of the violin, its structure, playing techniques (bowing, fingering, sitting styles), tuning, importance of wood, and different playing styles across cultures and historical periods. Contributions and innovations of Indian musicians in violin design and playing.
2. Comparison of Hindustani, Carnatic, and Western violin playing styles. Relationship between vocal music and violin playing in Hindustani and Carnatic music. Difference between Tantrkari and Gayki ang.
3. Study of the violin family instruments (viola, cello, double bass, octobass), their characteristics, and uses.

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Unit-III: Gharana & Study of Bow Played Instruments

1. Historical study of bow-played instruments in India from the Vedic period to modern times, including Pinaki, Nishank, Sarangi, Sur sagar, Violin, Israj, Dilruba.
2. Study of bow-played instruments in Indian folk music, including Ravanhatta, Kamaycha, Sarinda, Pena, Banam, Villadivadyam, villu kottu, and various types of Sarangis.

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Unit-IV: Study of Instruments in Different Aspects

1. Classification and importance of various instruments (Sitar, Sarangi, Violin, Israj/Dilruba, Sarod, Santoor, Flute, Tabla, Pakhawaj, and various types of Veena). Comparative study of instrument families (Sitar-Surbahar-Israj-Dilruba, Rabab-Sursingar-Sarod, RudrVeena-VichitraVeena-SaraswatiVeena-Gottuvadyam).
2. General understanding of instruments from the Vedic period, Rajasthani folk instruments, and main instruments of Carnatic music.
3. Vaadak ke Gun-Dosh, Vaggeyakar Lakshan according to Sangeet-Ratnakar (qualities and flaws of instrumentalists, characteristics of a composer-musician).

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Unit-V: Historical Study of Music in Various Perspectives

1. Origin and development of Indian music (ancient, medieval, and modern periods). Evolution and development of Indian and Western notation systems.
2. Raga, Rag Jati, Rag-Lakshan (melodic frameworks in Indian music, their classification, characteristics, and time theory). Raga and Rasa theory (relationship between melodic modes and emotional flavors).
3. Techniques, presentation, and new trends in orchestral music (Vrinda-Vaadan) and fusion music. Symbolic and aesthetic uses of instruments.