Gamelan Flashcards

1
Q

Where does Gamelan come from?

A

Indonesia.

Java and Bali

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2
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What are the two main things that it is used for?

A

Puppet theatre and religious occasions.

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3
Q

What is meant to offend the spirits?

A

Stepping over the instruments.

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4
Q

What does the Javanese word Gamel mean?

A

Hammer.

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5
Q

What is the instrument that is like a vibraphone called?

A

Metallophone.

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6
Q

What is the double ended drum called?

A

Kendang.

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7
Q

What is an ostinato?

A

A repeating pattern of notes.

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8
Q

What is the 5 note scale used in Gamelan?

A

Slendro.

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9
Q

What is the 7 note scale used in Gamelan?

A

Pelog.

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10
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What technique do Gamelan players use to learn their music?

A

Kepatihan. This means learning the notes by numbers or through listening.

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11
Q

Define heterophonic.

A

Where 2+ melodies are played and they weave in and out of one and other.

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