Zamzama is an urdu word meaning ‘addition of notes’. Like a khatka,
it is once again a cluster of notes, used to embellish the landing
note. Unlike a khatka, notes in a zamzama are rendered in
progressive combinations and permutations. The end result sounds
like a complex taan pattern with sharp gamaks. For example, M P, M
P, M M P D D P. It must be remembered that zamzamas really form an
integral part of tappa singing, where it is applied on the ‘bols’ of
the song and must be applied in khayal renditions with great
caution.
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Shruti Sadolikar applies a zamzama phrase for
raga Darbari Kanhada. She sings in sargam as well for greater
understanding. |
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Zamzamas are best applied in tappa form of
singing. This is Ajoy Chakrabarty singing a portion of a tappa
composition. |
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