Music Lesson 1 and 2 Flashcards
Is a traditional and most important music ensemble of Java and Bali in Indonesia. Derived from the word “gamel” which means “ to hammer”.
Gamelan
This is the set that is tuned to 5 tones and is used to steer festivity or cheerfulness
Slendro
This is a set that is tuned 7 tones, an ancient tone, and is used to express sadness.
Pelog
What are the Nonmetallic Gamelan Instruments
- Kendhang
- Suling
- Celempung
What are the Metallic Gamelan Instruments?
- Bonang
- Gender
- Gong
- Kenung
- Peking
- Saron
- Slenthem
It is a double-headed drum. It is the leading instrument in gamelan.
Kendhang
It is a blown instrument and the only aerophone in the Javanese gamelan. It can be played as a solo instrument.
Suling
Is a zither with 13 pairs of metal strings placed in two sides
Celempung
It is a Javanese idiophone made of 10 gongs. It is a metal gongchime
Bonang
It has 10 thin keys that are hanging above tubular resonators
Gender
It is the biggest and lowest-pitched instrument in the Javanese gamelan
Gong
It is the largest cradled gong in gamelan. It is placed in a wooden case
Kenung
It is a one-octave metallophone
Peking
It is a metallophone that has seven bronze bars placed over a frame
Saron
It is the instrument that plays the molody in the Javanese gamelan
Slenthem
It has a faster tempo and its melody is played repeatedly
Balinese gamelan
________ music is more traditional and solemn. It is more gentle and has lower-pitched instruments.
It is played in palaces, courts, and temples.
Javanese Gamelan
Is composed of a wide range of wind, string, and percussion instruments, like xylophone and drum, plus one voice.
Cambodian Music
Is a form of classical Cambodian music that has existed and has been played for more the 1000 years. Its music has a rich and resonant tone and strong rythm. It is still part of Cambodian culture today
Pinpeat
Is a pair of large barrel drums played with sticks.
Skorthom
Is a double-headed drum played with both hands. Its player leads and sets the tempo and beat for the group.
Samphor
Has different types but basically, it is a wooden xylophone.
Oneat or Roneat
Is a pair of finger cymbals
Chhing
Is a circle of gongs arranged in a major scale. It is hit with a mallet to produce sound.
Kongvong
Is a wind instrument with a quadruple reed. The player must be skillful in circular breathing to play continuously, without stopping for breath.
Sralai
