Syllabus (MUSIC (CLASSICAL))
Course Type: MAJ-1
Semester: 1
Course Code: BMUCMAJ01T
Course Title: Technical terms and different musical forms
(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1
Credit: 6
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: • To study the technical terms of music • To study compositional forms and their respective features • To study theory of ragas with an analytical perspective • To study theory of talas with an analytical perspective • To use archival material i
Learning Outcome: • Ability to articulate and deliberate on the musicological terms • Acquire a research-based approach towards the study of music theory • This is a theory course and enables the student to think, articulate and write on various areas with respect t
- Technical Terms: Naad, Shruti, Swara, Varna, Alankara, Saptak, Aroha, Avaroha, Pakad, Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vibadi, Tana, Grama, Murchhana, Thaat, Raga, Tala, Laya, Chhanda, Matra, Sam, Tali, Khali.
- Basic Knowledge of Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal, Thumri, Tappa, Bhajan.
- Theoretical knowledge of following ragas: Bilawal, Yaman, Bhairav, Kafi, Khamaj, Bhairavi.
- Theoretical Knowledge of following Talas: Teentaal, Ektaal, Chautaal, Dhamar, Dadra, Keherwa, Jhaptaal, Rupak.
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
- UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study,
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester.
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
- The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
