Gamelan - Wikipedia
Gamelan (/ ˈ ɡ æ m ə l æ n / [2]) (Javanese: ꦒꦩꦼꦭꦤ꧀, Sundanese: ᮌᮙᮨᮜᮔ᮪, Balinese: ᬕᬫᭂᬮᬦ᭄) is the traditional ensemble music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese peoples of Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments.
Gamelan | Indonesian Orchestra, Traditional Instruments ...
Oct 12, 2024 · Gamelan, the indigenous orchestra type of the islands of Java and Bali, in Indonesia, consisting largely of several varieties of gongs and various sets of tuned metal instruments that are struck with mallets. The gongs are either suspended vertically or, as with the knobbed-centre, kettle-shaped.
Sound Tracker - Gamelan (Indonesia) - YouTube
Enjoy this music video as part of the Sound Tracker & Genelec series. https://www.genelec.com/genelec-music-channelPerformers: Gamelan Semara Ratih of Ubud, ...
What Is Gamelan? - Nusantara Arts
What Is Gamelan? “Gamelan” is an umbrella name for many different kinds of melodically focused percussion ensembles from Indonesia. Gamelan music is old. No one knows exactly how old, but very old.
History of Gamelan, Indonesian Music and Dance - ThoughtCo
Jun 26, 2019 · Across Indonesia, but particularly on the islands of Java and Bali, gamelan is the most popular form of traditional music. A gamelan ensemble consists of a variety of metal percussion instruments, usually made of bronze or brass, …
A Brief Introduction to Gamelan Music - Yale University
In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created in Saka era 167 (c. 230 C.E.) by Sang Hyang Guru, the god who ruled as king of all Java from a palace on the Maendra mountains in Medangkamulan (now Mount Lawu). He needed a signal to …
Balinese Music: Gamelan – Music of the World
Gamelan means “musical ensemble” in Indonesia with major traditions in Java and Bali. Gamelan can be made up of a small group of musicians or can be a large ensemble.