Associations to the word «Gamelan»

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.

Wise words

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