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gamelanIndigenous orchestra of Java and Bali and, more generally, of Indonesia and Malaysia. A gamelan usually consists largely of gongs, xylophones, and metallophones (rows of tuned metal bars struck with a mallet). Gamelan polyphony is complex and many-voiced. The melody is taken by the voice, flute, or rebab (a bowed stringed instrument); under it, most of the other instruments provide rhythmic paraphrases of the melody, producing a shimmering, variegated texture. The gamelan has influenced many Western composers, including Claude Debussy, Olivier Messiaen, John Cage, Steve Reich, and Philip Glass. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Theresa Bogard is an active performer combining varied interests in historical performance practice, contemporary music, chamber music, the music of women composers and Balinese gamelan. The School of Music's Balinese Gamelan will be joined by a Eugene-based Javanese gamelan and dancers from Lane Community College in a program of music and dance from Bali and Java. Music from the Morning of the World The Balinese Gamelan & Ketjak: The Ramayana Monkey Chant Nonesuch Explorer Series 79196-2 (1967) |
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