Indonesian Music l the music of the peoples

Indonesian Music l the music of the peoples of the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, the world's fifth most populous nation. Despite the vastness of the country and its many regional differences, certain common musical traditions can be found throughout Indonesia. Everywhere some form of ensemble exists that is made up of small tuned gongs and two or three drums. Generally, these gong-and-drum ensembles accompany ritual and religious activities. Throughout the islands, historical and religious epics are sung, and they are often accompanied by a stringed instrument or a flute. Another common element is the belief that music is a means of communicating with unseen powers.

Indonesia

Sayang Si Patokaan Sayang sayang, si patokaan Matigo-tigo goro-kan sayang 2 X My dear. . . father land May you stay in peace and well 2 X Sako mangemo nan tanah jauh, Mangemo mi lele lako sayang Sako mangemo nan tanah jauh Mangemo mi lele lako sayang If you go to a land far Away Please be careful

Musical Instruments of Indonesia

Balinese Gamelan

Gender

Angklung

Kantilan

Ceng Ricik

Rebab

Tingklik

Kemong

Trompong

Suling

Pemade

Jegogan

Calung or Jublag

Rebana

Javanese Gamelan

Kendhang

The Goong (large gong) and kempul (smaller gong)

saron

slenthem

bonang

kenong

Other set-up of gamelan