noun
definition
A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).
definition
The name of the ensemble performing this style of music.
Examples of gamelan in a Sentence
At California Institute of the Arts he studied ethnomusicology (Ewe drumming (Ghana ), Balinese gamelan & south Indian tala ).
Trainees have the opportunity to develop traditional techniques, and to use the gamelan as a stimulus for composition.
Specific examples of tuned percussion instruments include a gamelan with iron keys dating from the 19th century.
On " Ponderosa " he mixes gamelan and Special Brew.
Small groups were given the chance to get up close to a Javanese gamelan.
This music not only embraced free-jazz but also different ethnic music such as Indian ragas and the trance-like aspect of Balinese gamelan.
Gamelan workshop The RCM has a specially commissioned Javanese gamelan workshop The RCM has a specially commissioned Javanese gamelan.
Multi-Cultural The County gamelan is based at Stevenage Music Center where regular workshops for schools are presented and two gamelan groups rehearse weekly.
The gamelan sessions are convened by the Oxford gamelan sessions are convened by the Oxford Gamelan Society on Wednesday evenings throughout term.
The Gamelan is a beautiful set of musical instruments comprising of bronze gongs and metallophones.
Students have the opportunity to participate in activities ranging from gamelan orchestra to fully staged opera.
Thus, the musician has to take off their shoes when they play the gamelan.