Indonesian music Flashcards
1
Q
What are the musical features of Gamelan music?
A
Hammer
Made up of interlocking layers played by different instruments.
Heterophonic
Uses slendro (5 notes) or pelog (7 notes)
2
Q
Where is Gamelan music performed?
A
At celebrations, theatre performances, played as groups
3
Q
What are the instruments used in gamelan music?
A
A set of instruments mainly gongs, metallophones and drums. Sometimes include bamboo flutes (suling), bowed strings (rebab) and vocalists.
Each gamelan has different tuning. Instruments kept together as a set. NO two gamelans are the same.
