Gamelan Flashcards by Shannon Poole-Warren

Q

where does it originate from?

A

Indonesia - Bali and Java

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what forms the set of gamelan?

A

Gongs, metallophones and drums

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Q

where are micro-tonal intervals used?

A

vocals, stringed instruments

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what does gamelan accompany?

A

puppet shows

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Q

how does the gamelan musicians play?

A

all level sat down (equality)

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who leads?

A

the drummer

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Q

what is hetero-phony?

A

playing at different speeds and with different note lengths

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what do mid range instruments play?

A

melody

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what do high pitch instruments play?

A

decorate the melody

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what do low pitch gongs do to the melody?

A

slow the melody down

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Q

what happens when the cycle ends?

A

the gong sounds

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Q

what phrase is the most important?

A

the last beat

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what can change within the piece?

A

the mood

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