10 Questions
Which type of music in Indonesia uses both slendro and pelog scales?
Both vocal and instrumental music
What is the term used for a female soloist who sings with a gamelan?
Pesindhen
How many tones make up the slendro scale?
5
What is the purpose of the remaining 2 tones in the pelog scale?
To serve as auxiliary notes
What is the term for the Indonesian term for tempo?
Irama
Which type of melody is commonly heard in Indonesian music due to the interlocking or interconnecting of sounds in playing gongs?
Heterophonic melody
What is the term used for a male unison chorus that sings with the gamelan in Indonesian music?
Gerong
How many tones are usually played in the Pelog scale in Indonesian music?
5 tones
What is the term used for a female soloist who sings with a gamelan in Indonesian music?
Pesindhen
Which musical composition interpretation is the most common in Indonesian music?
Vocal
Test your knowledge on Indonesian music scales, tempo, and melody with this quiz! Learn about the unique characteristics of the slendro and pelog scales, the meaning of "irama," and the technique of interlocking in playing gongs. Challenge yourself and discover the fascinating world of Indonesian music.
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