gamelan

gam·e·lan

(găm′ə-lăn′)

An Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments such as bamboo xylophones, wooden or metal chimes, and gongs.

[Javanese, from Old Javanese gamĕlan, percussion instrument, ensemble of percussion instruments, from gamĕl, to play a percussion instrument.]

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gamelan

(ˈɡæmɪˌlæn)

(Music, other) a type of percussion orchestra common in the East Indies

[from Javanese]

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gam•e•lan

(ˈgæm əˌlæn, -lən)

n.

an Indonesian orchestra consisting of bowed stringed instruments, flutes, and a great variety of percussion instruments.

[1810–20]

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gamelan - a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs

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Welcoming the guests Chairperson IWA Rita Berlinia Amri informed that Coffee Morning featuring Batik and Gamelan Workshops was intended to take the participants to a trip through the ancient traditions of Batik and Gamelan to explore and experience Indonesia's rich and diverse art and cultural heritage.

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Unfortunately her 2007 piece Aqua Piano was introduced in a few words as self-evidently related (through a watery title and allusions to Gamelan music), performed, and then abandoned.

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In a clip that's been garnering praises on social media since Saturday, the Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi) played the catchy tune from the hit HBO series using traditional Filipino instruments such as the tongatong, kubing, gangsa and kulintang.