About Kroncong
Kroncong is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia. It is usually classed as a form of music of Indonesia.
Kroncong has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Langgam jawa.
From Wikipedia
Keroncong or Kroncong refers to both a specific Cak–Cuk, a ukulele-like Javanese instrument, and a unique classical colonial Java and Eastern Indonesian (particularly Maluku and eastern East Nusa Tenggara) musical genre that evolved and first developed in Java Island, especially at the Java port cities of Sunda Kelapa in Greater Jakarta, Semarang and Surakarta in Central Java, as well as Surabaya in East Java, dates back to at least 16th century. It is characterized by its lilting rhythm, distinctive sound from interlocking Cak–Cuk. A Kroncong orchestra (especially in Java), traditionally consists of a blend of local and European instruments like violins, European flutes, cellos and bass (usually in Pizzicato-style), pair of Kroncong (Cak–Cuk) and a vocalist (usually, but not limited to a female vocalist, traditionally taken from Pasindhèn – a Javanese vocalist in Javanese orchestra).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kroncong?
Kroncong is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia. It is usually classed as a form of music of Indonesia.
Where and when did Kroncong originate?
Kroncong originated in Indonesia.