About Tembang sunda
Tembang sunda is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia in the 1850s. It is usually classed as a form of tembang, Sundanese music and Southeast Asian classical music.
From Wikipedia
Tembang sunda, also called seni mamaos cianjuran, is a style of classical vocal music that originated in the Priangan highland of western Java. Unlike Sundanese gamelan music, tembang sunda was developed in the court of the regent Kabupaten Cianjur during the Dutch colonial period (mid-nineteenth century). The traditional vocal portion is sung free verse poetry, the instrumental accompaniment being performed on kacapi (zither), suling (bamboo flute) and sometimes, rebab (violin). A more modern, and metrical, form of lyrics exists that is called panambih.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Tembang sunda.
- ↑ tembang
- ↑ Sundanese music
- ↑ Southeast Asian classical music
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tembang sunda?
Tembang sunda is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia in the 1850s. It is usually classed as a form of tembang, Sundanese music and Southeast Asian classical music.
Where and when did Tembang sunda originate?
Tembang sunda originated in Indonesia in the 1850s.