Gamelan Flashcards
1
Q
From which country does Gamelan originate from?
A
Indonesia
2
Q
What are the 2 main purposes of Gamelan?
A
- To accompany puppet theatre.
2. For religious ceremony/celebration
3
Q
Where does the word ‘Gamelan’ originate from?
A
The Javanese for hammer: ‘Gamel’
4
Q
What family of instruments do Gamelan instruments belong to?
A
Percussion
5
Q
Which instruments would you typically find in a Gamelan?
A
Metallophones, Gongs and Drums
6
Q
What is an ostantino?
A
A repeating pattern of notes.
7
Q
A texture in which the melody is played at the same time as one or more embellishments is called what?
A
A heterophony
