Various hanging Gongs (gong ageng, gong suwukan, kempul) of Gamelan in Indonesia Music of Indonesia Genres Classical Kecapi suling Tembang sunda Kecak Pop Indo Hip hop Dangdut Campursari Kroncong Langgam jawa Celempungan Gambang kromong Tanjidor Gambus Jaipongan Pop Sunda Qasidah modern Rock Tapanuli ogong Specific forms Angklung Beleganjur Calung The ensemble is conducted by a drummer, and often includes voice, bamboo flute, xylophone, and stringed instruments. The most well-known gamelan ensembles are those from the islands of Java and Bali. The Bates College Gamelan Orchestra serves as an Indonesian music study group, performance ensemble, and provides ceremonial music for college events. Gamelan, the traditional Indonesian percussion orchestra with xylophones, gongs, gong-chimes, drums, cymbals, string instruments and bamboo flutes, is probably one of the most representative traditions of Indonesia, along with Wayang shadow puppet and batik making, already on the UNESCO list. Gamelan originally refers to a set of musical instruments rather than a genre. Many members of a gamelan family are percussive - different kinds of metallophones, drums, chimes, xylophones, and melodic instruments like flutes, strings, and sometimes even a vocalist. Gamelan is the traditional ensemble music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese peoples of Indonesia, primarily made up of percussive instruments. Integrating Gamelan into music production adds an exotic flavor, rhythmic intricacy, and cultural appreciation. kS64.

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