Periodic Practical Test Pattern MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz covers Class IX Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments (Code 035) Internal Assessment topics. It focuses on the Periodic Practical Test pattern, including questions on Ragas (like Alhaiya Bilawal, Yaman, or Bhairav), Folk Songs, Dhuns, and Talas. Attempt all 10 questions to test your knowledge, check your score instantly, and download the answer key PDF for revision.
Study Notes: Periodic Practical Test (Class 9 Music)
The Internal Assessment for Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments involves a practical test covering Ragas, Talas, and regional music forms. Below is a detailed summary to help you prepare.
1. Ragas in Syllabus
Students are generally required to know the Drut Gat (Razakhani Gat) with Tanas in the prescribed Ragas. The key Ragas for Class 9 often include:
- Raga Alhaiya Bilawal: Belongs to Bilawal Thaat. It is a morning Raga. All notes are Shuddha, but Komal Nishad is used in a specific phrase in Avroh.
- Raga Yaman: Belongs to Kalyan Thaat. It is an evening Raga. It uses Teevra Madhyam (Ma); all other notes are Shuddha.
- Raga Bhairav: Belongs to Bhairav Thaat. It is a morning Raga. It uses Komal Rishabh (Re) and Komal Dhaivat (Dha).
2. Talas (Rhythmic Cycles)
Understanding the structure (Theka) of Talas is crucial for practical accompaniment and theory.
| Tala | Matras (Beats) | Divisions (Vibhags) | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teentala | 16 | 4+4+4+4 | Classical |
| Ektala | 12 | 2+2+2+2+2+2 | Classical |
| Keherwa | 8 | 4+4 | Light/Folk |
| Dadra | 6 | 3+3 | Light/Folk |
3. Folk Song and Dhun
Folk Song: Traditional music reflecting the culture of a specific region (e.g., Baul of Bengal, Kajri of UP). It is usually simple in structure and sung on special occasions.
Dhun: An instrumental piece often based on a folk tune or a light Raga. It allows for improvisation but is lighter in mood compared to a classical Raga.
Quick Revision Key Points
- Vadi Swara: The most important note in a Raga.
- Samvadi Swara: The second most important note.
- Sam: The first beat of a Tala, denoted by ‘X’.
- Khali: An unstressed beat shown by a wave of the hand, denoted by ‘0’.
- Aroh/Avroh: The ascending and descending scale of notes.
Extra Practice Questions
- What is the Vadi Swara of Raga Bhairav? (Ans: Dhaivat)
- Which Tala has 12 Matras? (Ans: Ektala)
- In which Thaat does Raga Yaman fall? (Ans: Kalyan)
- What is the sign for the first Taali in notation? (Ans: X)
- Name a Raga that uses all Shuddha Swaras. (Ans: Bilawal)
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