Gamelan Flashcards
1
Q
where does it originate from?
A
Indonesia - Bali and Java
2
Q
what forms the set of gamelan?
A
Gongs, metallophones and drums
3
Q
where are micro-tonal intervals used?
A
vocals, stringed instruments
4
Q
what does gamelan accompany?
A
puppet shows
5
Q
how does the gamelan musicians play?
A
all level sat down (equality)
6
Q
who leads?
A
the drummer
7
Q
what is hetero-phony?
A
playing at different speeds and with different note lengths
8
Q
what do mid range instruments play?
A
melody
9
Q
what do high pitch instruments play?
A
decorate the melody
10
Q
what do low pitch gongs do to the melody?
A
slow the melody down
11
Q
what happens when the cycle ends?
A
the gong sounds
12
Q
what phrase is the most important?
A
the last beat
13
Q
what can change within the piece?
A
the mood
