Amanes (Music genre)
| Amanes | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Αμανές |
| Stylistic origins | Ottoman classical music makam tradition |
| Cultural origins | Ottoman Empire (especially Asia Minor) |
| Typical instruments | Voice, santouri, Politiki lyra, oud, kanun, clarinet |
| Derivative forms | Rebetiko |
Amanes is a traditional vocal musical genre of the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly associated with Greek music, the broader legacy of the Ottoman Empire. It is known for its emotional, melismatic, and improvisational singing style, often featuring the word aman (meaning "mercy" or "alas") as a cry of lament.