About Gamelan gong kebyar
Gamelan gong kebyar is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia in the 1910s. It is usually classed as a form of Gamelan Bali.
From Wikipedia
Gamelan gong kebyar is a style or genre of Balinese gamelan music of Indonesia. Kebyar means "to flare up or burst open", and refers to the explosive changes in tempo and dynamics characteristic of the style.
Gong kebyar music is based on a five-tone scale called pelog selisir (tones 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 of the 7-tone pelog scale), and is characterized by brilliant sounds, syncopations, sudden and gradual changes in sound colour, dynamics, tempo and articulation, and complex, complementary interlocking melodic and rhythmic patterns called kotekan.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gamelan gong kebyar.
- ↑ Gamelan Bali
Frequently asked questions
What is Gamelan gong kebyar?
Gamelan gong kebyar is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia in the 1910s. It is usually classed as a form of Gamelan Bali.
Where and when did Gamelan gong kebyar originate?
Gamelan gong kebyar originated in Indonesia in the 1910s.