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Which characteristic of gamelan music is also a feature of flowing water?
Which characteristic of gamelan music is also a feature of flowing water?
- Use in religious ceremonies
- Variety of instruments used
- Melodic complexity
- Repetitive and continuous nature (correct)
What is the primary geographical distinction between different styles of gamelan?
What is the primary geographical distinction between different styles of gamelan?
- Rhythmic complexity
- Instrumentation and tuning (correct)
- Cultural significance
- Size of the ensemble
Besides drums and metallophones, which instrument is most commonly found in gamelan orchestras?
Besides drums and metallophones, which instrument is most commonly found in gamelan orchestras?
- Violins
- Harps
- Flutes
- Gongs (correct)
For what historical purpose has the gamelan been utilized, beyond entertainment and ceremonies?
For what historical purpose has the gamelan been utilized, beyond entertainment and ceremonies?
According to Javanese legend, who is credited with creating the first gamelan?
According to Javanese legend, who is credited with creating the first gamelan?
Which action is considered disrespectful within gamelan tradition?
Which action is considered disrespectful within gamelan tradition?
What musical term describes the repeated phrase that forms the basis of gamelan tunes?
What musical term describes the repeated phrase that forms the basis of gamelan tunes?
What is 'interlocking' in gamelan music, specifically in Balinese tradition?
What is 'interlocking' in gamelan music, specifically in Balinese tradition?
What characterizes 'bebranangan' as a typical Balinese gamelan tune?
What characterizes 'bebranangan' as a typical Balinese gamelan tune?
What is the primary function of a gamelan in 'Wayang Kulit' performances?
What is the primary function of a gamelan in 'Wayang Kulit' performances?
Flashcards
Gamelan
Gamelan
A traditional Indonesian orchestra used in ceremonies, featuring drums, gongs, and metallophones.
Types of Gamelan
Types of Gamelan
The two main types are from Bali and Java, each with unique musical styles and instruments.
Ostinato
Ostinato
A repeated phrase in gamelan music, similar to a musical motif.
Interlocking
Interlocking
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Kotekan
Kotekan
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Bebranangan
Bebranangan
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Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit
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Sacred Instruments
Sacred Instruments
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Religious Messages
Religious Messages
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Traditional Learning
Traditional Learning
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Study Notes
Gamelan Music
- Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian orchestra, comparable to moonlight and flowing water (Dutch musicologist Jaap Kunst)
- Used in ceremonies and celebrations
- Two main types: Bali and Java gamelan
- Commonly includes drums, gongs, and metallophones (tuned metal instruments)
Sacred Instruments
- Javanese legend suggests the first gamelan was formed around 1800 years ago by ruler Sang Hyang Guru, who used gongs to summon gods
- Gamelan is considered sacred
- Musicians must take off their shoes when playing
- No one can step over the instruments
Features of Gamelan
- Ostinato: Repeated phrases (a key feature in Western musical terminology)
- Interlocking: Instruments play phrases together, creating a unique feature called kotekan in Balinese gamelan
- Bebranangan: A Balinese gamelan tune with three sections of two notes each; these sections have different rhythms
- Wayang Kulit: Shadow puppet theatre; performed with a gamelan as accompaniment; often tells cultural and religious stories
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