Indonesia

Question 1

Gamelan

Answer 1

Ensemble comprised of membranophones and metallophones

Question 2

Colotomic structure

Answer 2

Music is organized into cycles based on periodic punctuation played by a specific instrument

Question 3

Slendro tuning

Answer 3

5 pitches in a scale

Question 4

Pelog tuning

Answer 4

Scale with 7 pitches

Question 5

Can gamelan instruments be exchanged?

Answer 5

No, because the entire unit is tuned together, so the ensemble will not sound in tune if you mix and match instruments.

Question 6

Javanese court gamelan

Answer 6

Played inside, colotomic structure, male and female vocalists, dancers

Question 7

Two types of Javanese court gamelans

Answer 7

Soft style (misty quality that is mellow and tranquil), and strong style (bold and loud)

Question 8

Main religion in Java

Answer 8

Muslim

Question 9

Bedhaya

Answer 9

Islamic ritual dance performed in Javanese court gamelans

Question 10

Balinese gamelan gong kebyar

Answer 10

Main gamelan style in Bali, sudden and loud mood shifts, very intense and dense rhythms, shimmering effect

Question 11

Kolekan

Answer 11

Interlocking pitches to make it sound like they are playing at superhuman speeds

Question 12

Main religion in Bali

Answer 12

Hindu

Question 13

Wayang Kulit

Answer 13

Shadow puppet theater