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Gamelans are usually used to accompany dance or shadow puppets for festivals or celebrations, but is also commonly used in 'courtly' music, for example for a visit from the Sultan or any other important figure. It has uses at such a huge variety of different occasions that the Indonesians have an expression: "It's not official until the gong is hung!"
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agothis music is usually played when the village community can get togther.
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∙ 12y agoA gamelan is normally performed in ritual ceremonies and for the royal family.
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∙ 14y agoso people can enjoy themselves and play music in a different way from us
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∙ 13y agoOn any special ocasion
- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Random Celebrations etc.
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∙ 13y agoFor funerals, birthdays, weddings, partys and any special occasion. Just to let you year 7's know...
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∙ 14y agomostly at festivals
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Is the Gamelan played in rituals?
yes the gamelan is played in rituals
Who was the gamelan music composed by?
The people of Bali and Java originally played the gamelan music.
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.
How gamelan musicians play their instruments?
Gamelan instruments are usually played with a hammer or stick. It is a general term referring to instruments such as gongs, drums and xylophones. The word "gamelan" actually means "to hammer", but some gamelan instruments are also plucked (stringed instruments) or blown (bamboo pipes).
What is the melody in gamelan?
Heterophony and Polyphony are in Gamelan music. Heterophony due to the use of a single melody being played in different parts whilst also being extended and elaborated. Polyphony due to the overlapping rhythms (polyrhythmic) and within the parts themselves
Is the Gamelan played in rituals?
yes the gamelan is played in rituals
Who played the gamelan music?
The people of Bali and Java originally played the gamelan music.
How gamelan is played?
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Who was the gamelan music composed by?
The people of Bali and Java originally played the gamelan music.
Where would Gamelan be played?
The Gamelan, which is a collection of percussion and stringed instruments played as one large instrument, is native to the country of Indonesia.
Where was gamelan music first played?
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When is the bonang played?
All the time in Balinese Gamelan.
Where would the gamelan be performed?
The Gamelan, which is a collection of percussion and stringed instruments played as one large instrument, is native to the country of Indonesia.
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.
Where is Rindik music played?
in traditional gamelan music from Bali
What types of music are played in Indonesia?
Gamelan music is ' the music of Java'...
How gamelan musicians play their instruments?
Gamelan instruments are usually played with a hammer or stick. It is a general term referring to instruments such as gongs, drums and xylophones. The word "gamelan" actually means "to hammer", but some gamelan instruments are also plucked (stringed instruments) or blown (bamboo pipes).
