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Gamelan Music (Background (It is part of Indonesian culture., From Java…
Gamelan Music
Background
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Played at celebrations, religious events and entertainment
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Gamelan is thought to be magical and spiritual, players are very honoured.
All players are expected to memorise all parts of the piece, they are all equally important.
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Gamelan Scale
Pelog
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7 notes, bem, gulu,,dada,pelog,lima,nem,barang
Slendro
A five-note scale, almost equivalent to the pentatonic scale, it is spread out evenly within an octave
5 notes, ding, dong, deng, dung, dang
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Instruments
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Balungan Instruments
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Main theme(Balungan/Java or pokok/Bali) is played by Metallophone instruments in a single octave. Played with wooden mallet.
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Rhythm Instruments
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Instruments
Drums (Kendang Gending -bigger, Ketipung- smaller)
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