FAQ About The Role of Gamelan Music in World Music Fusion
What are the primary instruments used in a Gamelan orchestra?
A Gamelan orchestra typically consists of a variety of percussive instruments, including metallophones such as the saron and the gender, a set of gongs in various sizes, kendang (drums), and the bonang (a set of small gongs played with mallets). Additionally, the ensemble may include a suling (bamboo flute) and a rebab (stringed instrument).
