Gamelan music is basically polyphonic with a nuclear theme,an elaboration, a punctuation, a counter melody and a rhythm
polyphonic
it is POLYPHONIC
yes the gamelan is played in rituals
The people of Java learn gamelan music as an oral tradition. The first gamelan was played as a way to send messages to the gods. After the introduction of Catholisism to Java, Gamelan music was used in services to some extent.
Yes. The melody in Gamelan music is repeated. The meaning of an ostinato is a continually repeated musical rhythm. So Gamelan music does have an ostinato.
Gamelan music is in polyphonic stratification structure. It means the music is composed by layers of simple melody lines or rhythm patterns. There are five categories in this polyphonic stratification: 1. Nuclear Theme 2. Elaboration 3. Punctuation 4. Counter-Melody 5. Rhythm
polyphonic
Indonesian music is often very rhythmic and percussive, as the most common instrument in Indonesian music is a type of metallophone called the gamelan. This style of music is often accompanied by energetic dancing and singing.
polyphonic
it is POLYPHONIC
gamelan is a type of music originated in Indonesia.
Polyphonic means many sounds intertwining or interweaving.
gamelan
Stainless Gamelan was created in 1965.
Gamelan Council was created in 2005.
yes the gamelan is played in rituals
A Gamelan orchestra can be as small as 2 people. The Gamelan orchestra can be as large as 20 or 30 people big.