Syllabus (MUSIC (CLASSICAL))
Course Type: ME-4
Semester: 4
Course Code: BMUSMEA24T
Course Title: Basic Theoretical Knowledge of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music and Rabindrasangeet
(L-P-Tu): 3-0-1
Credit: 4
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: • To study the technical terms of music. • To study compositional forms and their respective features. • To study about different musicological texts. • To study different schools (gharanas) and their contribution in music. • To study about the
Learning Outcome: • Ability to articulate and deliberate on different musicological terms, musical forms, texts and gharanas. • Acquire a basic knowledge of the impact of different musical forms on Rabindra Sangeet. • This is a theory course and enables the student t
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- Technical Terms: Naad , Shruti , Swara , Aroha , Avaroha , Pakad , Vadi , Samavadi , Sam, Tali, Khali, Saptak, Gram, Murchhana .
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- Vedic Music, Gandharva Sangeet, Basic Knowledge of ancient musical texts - Natyashastra, Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Ratnakar .
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- Development of Dhrupad, Khayal & Kirtan.
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- Basic Knowledge of Khayal & Gharanas.
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- Impact of Baul and Kirtan on Rabindrasangeet.
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.