Baris Melampahan (extract)

Created by: Garreth Romain
Created on: 15-05-13 12:15

Give some background information of this piece.

Traditional Balinese Gamelan music. Traditional war-like dance performed by men. Performed for ritual and ceremonial purposes. There is evidence that shows that it date to the 8th century BC but it is believed that it may have been used 500 years ago

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What is the Kempli's job?

To keep the beat going at all time in all sections.

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In the Gamelan there is use of hetrophonic texture. Define hetrophonic texture.

Variations of a single melodic line.

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In the K section, what sort of cycle does the calung do and what is it called?

4-note cycle called the Kotehan.

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Describe the rhythm used by Reyongs 1 and 2.

Interlocking rhythms

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In the Gamelan there is a particular use of scale. What is it called and what pitches does it use.

Pelog. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.

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How would you describe the A section?

Loud, Violent,

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Which instrument plays the main melody and what is it called?

Ugal, Pokok

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In the Gamelan, metallophones are used. Define what a metallophone is and give 2 examples.

An instrument with tuned metal bars that are struck with a mallet. Jegogan and Ugal

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What is the Kempli's job?

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To keep the beat going at all time in all sections.

Card 3

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In the Gamelan there is use of hetrophonic texture. Define hetrophonic texture.

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Card 4

Front

In the K section, what sort of cycle does the calung do and what is it called?

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Card 5

Front

Describe the rhythm used by Reyongs 1 and 2.

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Baris Melampahan (extract)