MAPEH 8 (Lesson 1- M) Flashcards
What are the 2 major parts of the music in Indonesia?
Javanese and Balanese
Besides being called major parts of music, what else are Javanese and Balinese?
Places
What is Gamelan?
An Orchestra
Where is Java Music usually used?
Court Ceremonies or Formal Events
What does Bali Music usually used?
Sacred music
What are the traditional Orchestra consist of?
Mettalophones, Membrophones, Gongs, Spike fiddles, and Bamboo flutes
What is Indonesia most popular and well known for?
Their traditional orchestra
Player ranges from?
30-50
How many Instruments does it have?
5 instruments
What is the major function of Gamelan?
To accompany songs, dance, shadow plays.
Where is it usually played?
In courts, temples, during rituals and festivities
What is the Gamelan Orchestra believed in?
It’s believe is to be sacred and has supernatural powers.
Before playing the instruments, What does the musicians do to pay their respect to the intruments?
They bow to it before playing it.
If you step over the instrument, is it considered as what?
As a disrespect.
What are 2 of the Gamelan tunes?
Sendro and Pelog
