Information needed for Computer Synthesis of Gamakam

Qualitative description of the Gamakam is not adequate

Quantitative parameters are required such as:

  • Number of oscillations (to a great extent depending upon the duration of the note)
  • Durations of steady parts within the Gamakam
  • Anchoring point (lower or higher note)
  • Pitches of the end points of oscillation
  • Smoothness - transit durations between notes

    See next slide for pitch graphs which illustrate the above points.

     
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