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Gamelan

Scope note

Ensembles of Southeast Asia, consisting of various combinations of gongs, metallophones, xylophones, drums, bowed and plucked chordophones, flutes or double reed aerophones, small cymbals, and singers. They accompany dances and religious and ceremonial events.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000205068

Broader Terms used

ensembles (musical groups)

Term used for

gamelang
gamelin

Created

13yrs ago

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