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Record 1 2024-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
CONT

One of Batur's enduring symbols worn proudly by its gong gede musicians is their ceremonial headdress or "udeng. "Considered mandatory attire for all gamelan musicians during musical offering at a temple ceremony, the "udeng" is associated with strict penalties for musicians that do not wear the headdress during performance.

OBS

gamelan : A... musical ensemble traditional to parts of Indonesia... usually consisting mainly of tuned percussion instruments, with some woodwind and string ones...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique
  • Arts du spectacle
OBS

gamelan : Ensemble instrumental indonésien comprenant des percussions mélodiques en bronze [...] ou en bois [...], des tambours ainsi que des instruments à cordes pincées ou frottées, des flûtes et des chanteurs.

Key term(s)
  • musicien d'un gamelang
  • musicienne d'un gamelang

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