Gamelan (/ ˈ ɡ æ m ə l æ n /; [2] Balinese: ᬕᬫ᭄ᬩᭂᬮ᭄ᬮᬦ᭄; Javanese: ꦒꦩꦼꦭꦤ꧀, romanized: gamelan (in the ngoko register), ꦒꦁꦱ, gangsa (in the krama register); [3] Sundanese: ᮌᮙᮨᮜᮔ᮪) is the traditional ensemble music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese peoples of …

2025年1月24日 · 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 Bates College Gamelan Orchestra serves as an Indonesian music study group, performance ensemble, and provides ceremonial music for college events. The group plays traditional and contemporary music of West Java (Sunda), Central Java, and new music for gamelan by North American composers.

2021年9月9日 · Gamelan refers to the traditional Indonesian percussion orchestra and to the set of musical instruments used. Consisting primarily of ornate, percussive instruments made of hand-forged metal, the ensemble typically includes xylophones, gongs, gong-chimes, drums, cymbals, string instruments and bamboo flutes.

Gamelan (Bali’s traditional music) and local dances are integral parts of all the rituals done on significant days in Bali, serving as a means of connecting with Gods, deities, and ancestors and paying tribute to the crucial roles they play in the cosmos.

2024年7月15日 · Many call a gamelan ensemble a ‘gamelan orchestra’ because the group often includes reeds vocals, zithers, violin-like instruments, and flutes (suling). Gamelan is also known as a “Sekaha.” A rebab is a violin-shaped instrument with two strings instead of four.

2024年9月21日 · The Gamelan orchestra became a means of resistance against colonial rule, serving as a reminder of Indonesia’s rich heritage and cultural pride. In this way, Gamelan music played a crucial role in fostering a sense of national identity among Indonesians.