Gamelan is a set of traditional musical instruments are typically composed of metallophones, xylophone, drums, and gongs, etc.. The term gamelan refers to the instrument or tool, which is a unified whole that is realized and sounded together.
Gamelan word itself comes from the Javanese gamel means hitting or beating, followed by an ending that makes the noun. Gamelan orchestra mostly found in Java, Madura, Bali, and Lombok in different types of sizes and shapes ensemble. In Bali and Lombok today, and in Java through the 18th century, the term gong more considered synonymous with gamelan. Occurrences gamelan preceded by Hindu-Buddhist culture that dominated Indonesia in the early days of recording history, which also represents the original art of Indonesia. Instrument developed to shape up like this in the days of the Majapahit Kingdom. The description of the first ensemble of musical instruments found at the Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, which has stood since the 8th century.
Musical instruments such as bamboo flute, bells, drums in various sizes, harp, stringed musical instrument that is swiped and learned, is found in the relief. However, little was found elements of metal musical instruments. However, relief may be regarded as a musical instrument gamelan origin. Currently Gamelan is often used in a puppet show, or at the regional events for the accompaniment of traditional dances of Central Java, West Java, East Java and Bali.
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