Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semester –I, Paper-I
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – I
Unit -I
1) Bengali songs of the pre-Tagorian era: Bramhasangeet, Swadeshi Sangeet, Tappa, etc.
2) Songs of Jatra and theatre.
3) Musical environment of Jorashanko Thakurbari and music teachers of Rabindranath in his boyhood.
4) Life sketch of Rabindranath Tagore.
5) Influence of Maharshi Debendranath Tagore and Jyotindranath Tagore on Rabindranath's life.
6) Different parjaays of Rabindrasangeet.
7) Short note : Dhrupad, khayal, Thumri, Tappa,Kirtan.
Unit - II
1) An idea of musical scales.
2) Detailed study of ten thaats of north Indian classical music.
4) A general study of western notation system.
5) A brief study of the north Indian taal system.
Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semester –II, Paper-II
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – II
Unit - I
a) Brief knowledge of Rabindranath's contribution as a : Poet, Musician, Dramatist and actor, Story writer, Novelist, Educationist,Artist.
b) Rabindranath's musical practice and creacions in his early life (upto 25 years of his age).
c) Study of the selected books of Rabindranath Tagore : Robichhaya, Gitimaalya, Geetali, Probahini, Gitabitan.
Unit - II
b) Rabindranath's novel and dramas written in Tripura's perspective : Raajarshi, Bisharjan, Mukut.
c) Songs written by Rabindranath during his stays in Tripura.
d) Bishnupur Gharana and Rabindranath.
e) Role played by Rabindrasangeet in our personal and social life.
Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semister –III, Paper-III
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – III
UNIT-1
2) Analytical study of Rabindrasangeet classifiedunder prem parjaay of Gitabitan.
3) Analytical study of Rabindrasangeet classifiedunder prakriti parjaay of Gitabitan.
4) Analytical study of Rabindrasangeet classifiedunder bichitra parjaay of Gitabitan.
5) Analytical study of Rabindrasangeet classifiedunder aanushthanik parjaay of Gitabitan and Rabindranath Tagore’s celebration of raakhibandhan utsab.
UNIT-2
Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semester –IV, Paper-IV
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – IV
UNIT-1
1) Study of various forms of folk music of Bengal – baul, bhaatiyali, bhaoaiya, jhumur, tushu, jaari, saari, bhadu, etc.
2) Rabindranath Tagore’s views on kirtan form of music.
3) The concept of bhaanga gaan in rabindrasangeet.
4) Influence of Bengal’s folk music on rabindrasangeet.
5) Impact of western culture on the Bengali society of the 19th century.
6) Rabindrasangeet based on Western tunes.
UNIT-2
1) Rabindrasangeet based on various provincial tunes of India
2) Rabindrasangeet based on baul form of music.
3) Influence of kirtan on rabindrasangeet.
4) Influence of padavali on rabindrasangeet.
5) Influence of Veda on rabindrasangeet.
Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semester –V, Paper-V
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – V
UNIT-1
2) Application of raag-raaginis in rabindrasangeet.
3) Rabindranath Tagore’s views on Hindustani classical music.
4) Study of Rabindranath Tagore’s music related essays – Sangeet o Bhaab, Sangeet o Kobita, Antor Bahir, Sangeeter Mukti, Aamader Sangeet.
UNIT-2
1) Taals created by Rabindranath Tagore.
3) Taalpherta and loypherta rabindrasangeet.
4) Use of muktochanda in rabindrasangeet.
5) Pronunciation in rabindrasangeet.
UNIT-3
1) Music dramas (geetinatya) of Rabindranath Tagore – Balmiki Pratibha, Kaalmrigoya, Maayar Khela.
2) Dance dramas (nrityanatya) of Rabindranath Tagore – Chitrangada, Shyaama, Chandalika.
3) Rabindranath Tagore’s compositions prior to the creation of his nrityanatyas – Taasher Desh, Shishutirtha, Shapmochon.
UNIT-4
1) Sequence of development of Tagore’s songs.
2) Spiritualism in Rabindranath Tagore’s songs.
3) Patriotic songs (Swadeshi sangeet) of pre Rabindranath Tagorian era.
4) Patriotic songs (Swadeshi sangeet) of Rabindranath Tagore .
5) Rabindranath Tagore’s patriotic feelings and the role played by his songs in promoting patriotism among his fellow countrymen.
Rabindra Sangeet (Hons.)
Semister –VI, Paper-VII
Rabindra Sangeet Studies - Theory – VI
UNIT-1
1) Basic knowledge of Rabindranath Tagore’s songs used in his plays – Raaja, Muktodhara, Achalayatan, Roktokorobi, Prayoshchitto.
2) Basic knowledge of Rabindranath Tagore’s Ritunattyas – Sharodotsab, Faalguni, Seshborshon, Nataraj Riturangashala, Shrabongaatha, Basonta, Nabin.
UNIT-2
1) Brief knowledge of the system of education followed by Rabindranath Tagore in Shantiniketan.
2) A historical perspective of the introduction of dance in Shantiniketan and its evolution.
3) Influence of the lifestyle and environment of Shantiniketan on the musical creations of Rabindranath Tagore.
4) Basic knowledge of the various types of environmental practices initiated by Rabindranath Tagore in Shantiniketan.
5) Rabindranath Tagore as a singer.
UNIT-3
1) Songs written by Rabindranath Tagore for various festivities and programmes (like marriage ceremonies, birthday celebrations, tree plantation programe, etc) .
2) Songs written by Rabindranath Tagore during his stays abroad.
3) Gitanjali period.
4) Event-based Rabindrasangeet.
5) Death consciousness in Rabindranath Tagore’s songs.
6) Importance of touch notes in Rabindrasangeet.
UNIT-4
1) Last ten years of Rabindranath Tagore’s life.
2) Accompanying musical instruments in Rabindrasangeet.
4) Independence of artists rendering Rabindranath Tagore’s songs.
5) Notation writing – Aakarmatrik, Aakarmatrik to Hindustani, Hindustani to Aakarmatrik.