mapeh Flashcards
Indonesia
as a strong pattern of sound in music; in musical instruments, Indonesian music uses an eight- or 16-cycle off-time or off-the-beat interval pattern. (Indonesia)
Rhyth
as the arrangement of sounds; Indonesian music uses the Slendro and Pelog musical scales. (Indonesia)
Melody
as the design that provides a composition its shape and artistic unity; Indonesian music uses a repetitive form of music. (indonesia)
Form
is the quality of sound produced Indonesian vocal music is dominantly nasal in singing. (indonesia)
Timbre
Indonesian Music Tonal Systems
Slendro and pelog
has five tones
- the male scale
Slendro
Expresses sounds of sadness
Slendro
- has seven tones
- the female scale expresses festivity or cheerfulness
Pelog
Most popular and most important form of traditional music in Indonesia
Gamelean Music
To hammer
Gamel
Gamelnan was created by Sang Hyang Guru, he rules from his place on Mahendra Mountains
Javanese Mythology
more traditional
- includes strings and flutes
- suitable for vocal
accompaniment
- played in palaces and temples
-has a gentler style and lower pitch
Javanese
-modern/contemporary
genre
-percussion dominated
-more open, infuses western music (rhythm, melodies, and instrumentation)
-uses more metallophones than gongs
-has a livelier style and lower pitch
Balinese