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Key Facts: ASSEB HS Skill Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) Exam
15th-16th Century
Era when Srimanta Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva created Borgeet
Sattriya Musicology & AHSEC Syllabus
Brajavali
Artificial literary language used in Borgeet compositions
Assamese Literature & Cultural History
Khol & Taal
Primary musical instruments accompanying Borgeet singing
Sattriya Performance Tradition
100 MCQs
Practice questions covering theoretical syllabus for ASSEB exam
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Assam ASSEB HS Skill Subject Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) tests Class 11 and 12 students on the devotional musicology of Srimanta Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva, classical Sattriya ragas, talas, singing techniques, and literary themes.
Sample ASSEB HS Skill Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) Practice Questions
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1Who was the saint-reformer and polymath who introduced the classical devotional song form known as Borgeet in 15th-century Assam?
2Who was the chief disciple of Srimanta Sankaradeva who extensively composed Borgeets following his guru's tradition?
3In which century were Borgeet compositions first created in Assam?
4According to traditional Assamese Vaishnava hagiographies (Charit-puthis), where did Sankaradeva compose his very first Borgeet 'Re Mana Maju Na Bhaja Charana'?
5Which of the following is traditionally recognized as the first Borgeet composed by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva?
6Which sacred institutions serve as the primary traditional centers for learning, preserving, and performing Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) in Assam?
7What is the literal translation of the term 'Borgeet' in Assamese cultural musicology?
8According to traditional accounts, how many Borgeets composed by Sankaradeva survived after a devastating fire destroyed his manuscript collection at Banduka?
9What event historically led to the loss of a vast majority of Srimanta Sankaradeva's original Borgeet compositions?
10Approximately how many total Borgeets composed by Sri Sri Madhavadeva are preserved in the traditional Sattriya canon?
About the ASSEB HS Skill Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) Exam
Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) is an elective vocational and skill course offered to Class 11 and Class 12 students under the Assam State School Education Board (formerly AHSEC). This question bank provides an English-language study adaptation for Borgeet vocal music theory, ragas, talas, notation, and devotional composition history created by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva and Sri Sri Madhavadeva in 15th-16th century Assam.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
180 minutes
Passing Score
30% aggregate in theory and practical components
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Origin & History of Borgeet / Srimanta Sankaradeva & Madhavadeva Compositions
Historical context of 15th-16th century Bhakti movement in Assam, devotional song composition by Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva, preservation history in Sattras, and Ekasarana Dharma.
Raga System in Borgeet
Characteristics of Sattriya classical ragas (Ahir, Kou, Kalyan, Asowari, Suhai, Gauri, Dhanashri), time-of-day singing rules, and distinct melodic structures.
Tala & Rhythm Patterns
Rhythmic frameworks (Ekthala, Parithala, Chutithala, Thookani, Yati, Kharman) and performance dynamics with traditional instruments (Khol, Bortaal, Pati-taal).
Notation, Singing Style & Voice Culture
Vocal prelude (Alap / Raga-Diya / Anka), structural division (Dhuwa and Pada), Sattriya vocal embellishments (ola-dola, meend, gamaka), and voice maintenance.
Literary Themes, Rasa & Sattriya Musicology
Brajavali poetic language, Bhakti rasas (Dasya, Vatsalya, Santa), devotional themes of Krishna-lila, and foundational Sattriya musicological principles.
Preparing for the ASSEB HS Skill Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) Exam
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- Passing score: 30% aggregate in theory and practical components
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Standard ASSEB Board Examination Fee Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet) exam?
It is an elective skill subject offered by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / AHSEC) for Higher Secondary (Class 11 and 12) students in Assam. The syllabus covers the theoretical musicology, history, ragas, talas, and performance practices of classical Sattriya Borgeet compositions.
What are Borgeets and who composed them?
Borgeets (literally 'Great Songs') are classical devotional songs written in the 15th and 16th centuries CE by the saint-reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva and his premier disciple Mahapurush Sri Sri Madhavadeva. They form the musical backbone of the Neo-Vaishnavite Sattriya tradition in Assam.
Why are these practice questions presented in English?
While traditional Borgeet texts are in Brajavali and taught in Assamese or English medium schools in Assam, these practice questions serve as an English-language study adaptation to help students revise theoretical musicology, ragas, rhythm cycles, and historical concepts for board assessments.
Which instruments accompany Sattriya Vocal Music (Borgeet)?
Borgeets are traditionally accompanied by the Khol (an asymmetric two-headed drum made of wood or baked clay) and cymbals such as Bortaal (large cymbals) or Pati-taal (small cymbals). Melodic instruments like the wooden flute or violin may also be used in modern renditions.
What is the structural composition of a Borgeet performance?
A traditional Borgeet recital begins with an unmeasured, non-rhythmic vocal elaboration called Alap (or Raga-Diya / Anka), followed by the rhythmic singing of the song consisting of the Dhuwa (the repeating refrain) and Pada (the rhyming stanzas).