Oriental Music
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Oriental Music?
Oriental Music focuses on North Indian classical vocal and instrumental music (Hindustani system), indigenous Sri Lankan folk music traditions, Ragas, and Talas.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Oriental Music.
Aims
- 1.Perform prescribed Ragas and Talas with precision and creative improvisation.
- 2.Appreciate indigenous folk melodies and master vocal/instrumental music.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Indian Classical Music: Ragas and That Systems | 100 |
| 2 | Rhythm and Percussion: Talas and Thekas | 60 |
| 3 | Vocal and Instrumental Musical Forms (Khayal, Dhrupad, Tarana) | 80 |
| 4 | Sri Lankan Indigenous Folk Music and Vannam | 60 |
| 5 | Acoustics, Musicology, History, and Biographies of Eminent Musicians | 60 |
Past papers
5 Oriental Music A/L past papers available, from GCE A/L 2015 to GCE A/L 2019.