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Gamelan music is in polyphonic stratification structure. It means the music is composed by layers of simple melody lines or rhythm patterns. There are five categories in this polyphonic stratification:
1. Nuclear Theme
2. Elaboration
3. Punctuation
4. Counter-Melody
5. Rhythm
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Were the Beatles influenced by Gamelan?
Gamelan is an Indonesian style of music. Liverpool, England is pretty remote from Indonesia, and none of them ever mentioned Gamelan in any interviews or biographies.
Where do i learn to play gamelan music?
Gamelan music originated in the Indonesian Islands, but today, it is mostly heard in Java and Bali.
Why do gamelan musicians never step over their instruments?
Gamelan musicians like to respect their instruments. They believe that the instruments have a connection to their God and that stepping over the instruments would break the connection.
Why can't you drop the beaters in gamelan music?
it kills the sools of the previouse player of the instrement
What is email address give its composition?
email address composition
What is the gamelan?
gamelan is a type of music originated in Indonesia.
What is the basic function of vocal music in gamelan music?
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When was Stainless Gamelan created?
Stainless Gamelan was created in 1965.
When was Gamelan Council created?
Gamelan Council was created in 2005.
Is the Gamelan played in rituals?
yes the gamelan is played in rituals
How big is a gamelan orchestra?
A Gamelan orchestra can be as small as 2 people. The Gamelan orchestra can be as large as 20 or 30 people big.
How did people in Java learn how to play gamelan music?
The people of Java learn gamelan music as an oral tradition. The first gamelan was played as a way to send messages to the gods. After the introduction of Catholisism to Java, Gamelan music was used in services to some extent.
Where has the gamelan been created?
Gamelan was created in Indonesia, in the island Java and Bali.
When was American Gamelan Institute created?
American Gamelan Institute was created in 1981.
When was Gamelan Sekar Jaya created?
Gamelan Sekar Jaya was created in 1979.
When was Gamelan Son of Lion created?
Gamelan Son of Lion was created in 1976.
Where did gamelan come from?
A gamelan is a music ensemble from Indonesia, typically from the islands of Bali or Java. GO to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan to find out more
