VPMA99H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Rhoma Irama, Hajj, Kecak
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Java most important, largest population, centre of government. Large island with a lot of rainforest . Term for different kinds of tuned percussion orchestras found in indonesia (mainly java. Various kinds of gongs (hanging or mounted). Also non-percussion instruments, e. g. flute (suling) and bowed fiddle (rebab) Most common kind of gamelan gamelan gong kebyar. Each instrument in the gamelan has the same musical function in every piece. Gamelan has no conductor -> gamelan music is played from memory. Most gamelan music accompanies dance, drama or religious ceremonies. Gamelan instruments and music have strong spiritual associations . Musical texture is heterophonic many instruments/parts all based around one melody. Many kinds of gamelan in java and bali (e. g. large/small, bronze/bamboo) In general, balinese gamelan music is faster, with sudden changes in dynamics and tempo. Javanese gamelan is often slower and softer, with some very long musical pieces. Concept of mode not as developed as in india and the middle east.
