Gamelan Flashcards
Where does Gamelan come from?
Indonesia.
Java and Bali
What are the two main things that it is used for?
Puppet theatre and religious occasions.
What is meant to offend the spirits?
Stepping over the instruments.
What does the Javanese word Gamel mean?
Hammer.
What is the instrument that is like a vibraphone called?
Metallophone.
What is the double ended drum called?
Kendang.
What is an ostinato?
A repeating pattern of notes.
What is the 5 note scale used in Gamelan?
Slendro.
What is the 7 note scale used in Gamelan?
Pelog.
What technique do Gamelan players use to learn their music?
Kepatihan. This means learning the notes by numbers or through listening.
Define heterophonic.
Where 2+ melodies are played and they weave in and out of one and other.