Bali Gamelan performance

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INTRODUCTION Gamelan is a form of unique and exotic music originating in the islands of Indonesia in South East Asia. Gamelan music is played on an orchestra consisting primarily of metal-keyed percussion instruments ("metallophones") and gongs, but also including hand or stick drums, flutes, and occasionally also bowed instruments and bamboo rattles. Gamelan is the music of Indonesia, Gamelan orchestras are usually percussion oriented, but some varieties may feature flutes, bowed and plucked strings, or vocalists in a prominent role. Many different islands, or regions within islands, have their own unique Gamelan instruments and traditions. The word Gamelan comes from the ancient roots "gambel" (Bali). Most Indonesian languages define gambel as to make a sound by striking or playing a musical instrument, ...

... are typically mounted on the back of a wooden sculpture of a turtle. Pronounced "cheng-cheng", the ceng-ceng consists of a set of four small cymbals mounted inverted on a wooden frame, which are struck with a pair of small cymbals held by the fingers to create crashing and shimmering punctuation along with the drummer - the ceng-ceng player is often the drummer's apprentice. The ceng-ceng is a deceptively difficult instrument to play well. Rincik (reen-cheek) - Bali. A tiny ceng ceng, usually on a decorative pedestal resembling a frog or other animal. Ceng Ceng Kopyak - Bali. Pairs of large heavy bronze cymbals used mostly for processional music. Drums Kendang Bali - Bali. Drums in Bali come in a

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