Gamakas are ornamental note variations used in both Hindustani and Carnatic music. They add expression, depth and beauty, making a raga more melodious and dynamic.
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In Hindustani and Carnatic music, gamakas create melodic movement between notes. They include:
• Meend (slide between notes)
• Kampitam (vibrations in Carnatic music)
• Andolit (oscillation in Hindustani music)
Without gamakas, ragas would sound plain. Hindustani music uses meend and andolit, while Carnatic music uses brigas and kampitam to enhance melody.