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What is the primary function of a gamelan?
What is the primary function of a gamelan?
- To provide musical accompaniment for ceremonies and festive occasions (correct)
- To accompany theatrical productions exclusively
- To be displayed as a symbol of cultural heritage
- To serve as a tool for summoning deities in ancient rituals
According to the provided information, what types of instruments are typically found in a gamelan?
According to the provided information, what types of instruments are typically found in a gamelan?
- Lutes, sitars, and tablas
- Trumpets, trombones, and tubas
- Metallophones, drums, and gongs (correct)
- Flutes, harps, and violins
The Javanese legend attributes the creation of the first gamelan to whom?
The Javanese legend attributes the creation of the first gamelan to whom?
- The ruler Sang Hyang Guru (correct)
- A group of traveling musicians
- A Dutch musicologist named Jaap Kunst
- A community of shadow puppeteers
What is the term for the musical technique where a short phrase is repeated throughout a piece?
What is the term for the musical technique where a short phrase is repeated throughout a piece?
How is the musical texture of a gamelan often described?
How is the musical texture of a gamelan often described?
What is kotēkan?
What is kotēkan?
What type of performance is wayang kulit?
What type of performance is wayang kulit?
How did Jaap Kunst describe the gamelan?
How did Jaap Kunst describe the gamelan?
Flashcards
Gamelan
Gamelan
A traditional Indonesian orchestra featuring drums, gongs, and metallophones.
Types of Gamelan
Types of Gamelan
The two main types are from Bali and Java.
Sacred Instrument
Sacred Instrument
Gamelan is considered sacred; shoes must be removed before playing.
Ostinato
Ostinato
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Interlocking
Interlocking
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Kotēkan
Kotēkan
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Bebranangan
Bebranangan
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Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit
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Study Notes
Gamelan Music
- Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian orchestra, comparable to moonlight and flowing water, according to a Dutch musicologist
- It's used in ceremonies and celebrations
- Two main types: Balinese and Javanese
- Instruments typically include drums, gongs, and metallophones
- Gamelans can vary in instruments, but most feature drums, gongs, and metallophones
Sacred Instruments
- Javanese legend associates the first gamelan with Sang Hyang Guru, who used a set of gongs to summon gods, approximately 1,800 years ago
- Gamelans are considered sacred
- Musicians must remove their shoes and no one can step over the instruments
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