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What musical influence entered the Javanese gamelan from Arabia?
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What is the musical instrument for Singapore?
An Angklung, a Kolitang, and a gamelan.
Does Gamelan music have an ostinato?
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.
Why is gamelan music so important?
A gamelan is a musical ensemble of Indonesia typically featuring a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs; bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings, and vocalists may also be included.Drums are also a very important instrument that leads the band.The term refers more to the set of instruments than the players of those instruments. A gamelan is a set of instruments as a distinct entity, built and tuned to stay together - instruments from different gamelan are not interchangeable.The word "gamelan" comes from the Javanese word "gamel", meaning to strike or hammer, and the suffix "an", which makes the root a collective noun.The gamelan predates the Hindu-Buddhist culture that dominated Indonesia in its earliest records, and instead represents a native art form. The instruments developed into their current form during the Majapahit Empire. In contrast to the heavy Indian influence in other art forms, the only obvious Indian influence in gamelan music is in the Javanese style of singing.
How did people in Java learn how to play gamelan music?
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.
What musical instruments in the Philippines is similar to other countries?
The Filipino kulintang is similar to the Indonesian gamelan.
What is Indonesian Gamelan?
a gamelan orchestra is an orchestra which comes from Indonesia. this amazing music is centuries old and can be played at festivals or just at home. the word gamelan means 'to hit with a hammer'.
What country is gamelan music in?
The Answer to that question being that my wife is originally from there and I've seen them countless times is.... Indonesia. There are many different varieties of Gamelan orchestra's based on which island of Indonesia you are on. These different styles change based on the local Culture. For Example, there are Balinese Gamelan Orchestra's (from the island of Bali) which may be tuned to a different Tambre than a Javanese Gamelan Orchestra (obviously coming from the Island of Java). The Music also changes with the local Culture as far as rhythmic diversity. Best way to understand this music is to continuously listen to it and not be confused by the avant-guarde tuning system used by the Indonesians. It's based on a tonal system uncomparable to western 440 Tuning. Very beautiful music though.
What type of music does Indonesian people listen to?
their music has no pitch and it is a kind of depressing sound, their instruments are made of steel which gives it that sound. Their musical instruments started with the gong, the king used a gong to get all of the workers attention.
What is gamelan music?
the musical instruments are ..bamboo xylophones, wooden or metal chimes, and gongs all made out of recycled animal skin
What Musical instrument start with g is also medal or award?
Grand Piano, Glass bottle, Guitar, Gamelan, Gentle Giant Clav
What musical instrument does Prince Charles play?
CHELLO
Who is Taylor swift's biggest musical influence?
Her GREATEST musical influence is Shania Twain her others are : LeAnn Rimes, Tina Turner & Dolly Parton
