Gamelan originally refers to a set of musical instruments rather than a genre. Many members of a gamelan family are percussive - different kinds of metallophones, drums, chimes, xylophones, and melodic instruments like flutes, strings, and sometimes even a vocalist. Gamelan refers to the traditional Indonesian percussion orchestra and to the set of musical instruments used. The ensemble typically includes xylophones, gongs, gong-chimes, drums, cymbals, string instruments and bamboo flutes. The music is played by men, women and children of all ages, and is typically used in religious rituals and public events. "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. It has developed and spread over thousands of islands in the archipelago of Nusantara (modern-day Indonesia), with many distinct ensembles, music theories, and It consists of several traditional musical instruments such as Gendang, Gong, Saron, Bonang, Siter, Rebab, Flute, and many other musical instruments. A Gendang or Kendang in Javanese is a 2 months ago. 36K views. Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese people of Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. Bali Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd Nợ Xấu.

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