Associations to the word «Gamelan»
Noun
- Javanese
- Bali
- Gong
- Ensemble
- Java
- Tuning
- Cymbal
- Instrument
- Indonesia
- Mas
- Chime
- Octave
- Orchestra
- Percussion
- Chanting
- Wat
- Lou
- Melody
- Midi
- Kris
- Instrumentation
- Notation
- Cipher
- Harrison
- Tempo
- Exposition
- Choreography
- Puppet
- Amir
- Repertoire
- Cello
- Hindu
- Accompaniment
- Composition
- Quartet
- Chant
- Composer
- Concerto
- Flute
- Dance
- Dancer
- Music
- Violin
- Synthesizer
- Troupe
- Evan
- Temperament
- Performer
- Reissue
- Reich
- Hybrid
- Drum
- Genre
- Harp
- Teresa
- Mantle
- Pitch
- Cambodia
- Scale
- Murphy
- Musician
- Rhythm
- Chorus
- Cue
- Cuisine
- Piano
- Southeast
- Gender
- Schmidt
- String
- Ballet
- Ritual
- Choir
- Colin
- Jazz
Adjective
Wiktionary
GAMELAN, noun. (music genre) A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).
GAMELAN, noun. The name of the ensemble performing this style of music.
Dictionary definition
GAMELAN, noun. A traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs.
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