The Angklung By Jordaan Henry Carolyne and Nathanael

The Angklung By: Jordaan, Henry, Carolyne, and Nathanael

Background Information The angklung was made in Bandung, West Java. The angklung is made of bamboo tubes that are attached together. The angklung is used in ceremonies like weddings, parties, etc. It also can be used as a signal for prayer

Who made it? • There are many people who say that Daeng Sutigna founded the angklung, although there have been many different opinions on this, so we don’t know with complete certainty if this is really true.

How Do You Play It and What Sound Does it Make? • Playing an angklung is really quite simple. The only movement involved is a shaking motion. It is usually played in groups, with each angklung making a different sound.

When is it played? • The angklung is usually played to honor Dewi Sri, the goddess of fertility. • It is also played to signal that it is the time to pray.

Bibliography • http: //infopedia. nl. sg/articles/SIP_843_2005 -01 -11. html, Author: Koh Lai Tin, Written: 17 April 1999. Date opened: 11/08/11 • http: //www 2. seasite. niu. edu/worldmusic/angklung. htm, Author: Jwssica Schoedel, Title: Angklung, Date opened: 11/08/11 • http: //www. myhero. com/go/hero. asp? hero=D_Sutigna_LC_dhb_ID _2010_ul, Author: Rahmat Shaleh, Title: My Hero: Daeng Sutigna, Date Opened: 11/08/11

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