Gamelan is traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali in Indonesia, made up predominantly of percussive instruments. The most common instruments are metallophones played by mallets as well as a set of hand played drums

called kendhang which register the beat. Other instruments include xylophones, bamboo flutes, bowed called rebab, and even vocalists called sindhen.

Although the popularity of gamelan has declined since the introduction of pop music, gamelan is still commonly played in formal occasions and in many traditional Indonesian

ceremonies. For most Indonesians, gamelan is an integral part of Indonesian culture.

Create a PowerPoint answering the following questions about the Gamelan. Include pictures and a link to a piece of music.

1. What is a Gamelan? 2. What two Islands have a Gamelan tradition? 3. In what country are these islands found? 4. Name three ways Gamelan music is different to western music (popular music). 5. Name three events that you might expect to hear Gamelan music at? 6. Name three instruments that are commonly part of a Gamelan? 7. What is a kotekan and how is it performed?