R_378_gamakas

definition · concept: gamaka · 2 attestation(s) · confidence 0.85

Gamakas are melodic ornaments delightful to the ear, characteristically employed in vibhāṣā gīti compositions, often with sweet svaras.

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IF composition_type == 'vibhasha_giti': REQUIRE gamakas with attributes {attractive, numerous, brilliant, shaken, chest_region, smooth, delightful}; gamakas combined_with sweet_svaras

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composition_type —

→ ornament_role

Evidence (2)

p. vol_II_p051 · #577 « Vibhāṣā gīti should be composed with gamakas that are attractive, numerous, brilliant, shaken »
p. vol_II_p093 · #1104 « and is made of sweet svaras alongwith gamakas »

Other rules on this concept (3)

gamaka_definition_vocal_ornament_inc_shakes definition Gamaka denotes vocal embellishments including shakes; it is not restricted to shake alone.
gamaka_in_shukacancu_opening relation In śukacañcu compositions, gamaka appears at the beginning, in association with rāga and combined wi
gamaka_sthita_in_ela validation In elā, the gamaka must be rendered sthita (slow/steady).

R_378_gamakas

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