gamelan

(noun)

A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs, and bamboo flute.

Examples of gamelan in the following topics:

The Java Culture
- Classic arts of Java include wayang puppet shows, gamelan music, and the martial art silat.
- For most Indonesians, gamelan music is an integral part of Indonesian culture.
- In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka era 167 (c.
- For more complex messages, he invented two other Gongs, thus forming the original gamelan set.
- Describe the Wayang puppet shows, gamelan music, and silat martial art of Java.