Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Buka: Introduction to a
composition
-
Balinese Gamelan
Angsel: Sudden starts and stops in
music
Kotekan:
-
Terms
Interlocking playing
which is fast and
virtuosic.
Distinguishing feature where
different groups of players
play different short
melodic/rhythmic patters
simultaneously, to create a
complete musical phrase
2. Gender:
Thin metal keys, suspended over a
Kenong: Punctuation
Kempyang: Punctuation
Kethuk: Time Keeper
Cradled Gongs:
Timekeeper + Interlocking
Kotekan
Gong Chimes
1. Kempli: Timekeeper that
marks pulse
Small horizontal kettle gong
suspended over wooden frame
2. Reyong: Plays
interlocking kotekan
parts similar to Gangsa,
sweet, lulling sound
Small horizontal gongs (12)
suspended over wooden frame
Barrel drum with one end larger than the other, goatskin or buffalo
Bali: 2 drummers play interlocking parts
Other
Melodic
Instruments