gamelan

(noun)

A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs, and bamboo flute.

Related Terms

  • silat
  • wayang

Examples of gamelan in the following topics:

  • The Java Culture

    • Classic arts of Java include wayang puppet shows, gamelan music, and the martial art silat.
    • For most Indonesians, gamelan music is an integral part of Indonesian culture.
    • In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka era 167 (c.
    • For more complex messages, he invented two other Gongs, thus forming the original gamelan set.
    • Describe the Wayang puppet shows, gamelan music, and silat martial art of Java.
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