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Chapter Four (Part II): Gamelan in Bali
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Bali Hindu enclave in Muslim Indonesia Artistic activities part of everyday life –aesthetically pleasing things are “offerings” –spirits need to be appeased
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Gotong-royong Stratified society Joint responsibility, mutual cooperation Musical style models social organization –Interlocking rhythms –Whole is greater than the sum of its parts
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Gamelan: Bali vs. Java Variety of ensembles Abrupt tempo/dynamics changes Complex, fast interlocking parts
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Threes in Bali Hindu trinity –Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva Temples –inner sanctum (sacred; for gods) –inner courtyard (interface; gods and people) –outer courtyard (profane; for people)
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Threes in Bali (cont.) Old” / “Middle” / “New” ensembles Three-section pieces
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Gong Kebyar: Four Functional Layers Colotomic instruments –Gong / Kempur / Kemong –Kempli (a.k.a. Kajar)
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Gong Kebyar: Four Functional Layers (cont.) Core melody and Elaboration –Ugal (lead instrument) –Kantilan / Pemade (higher-pitched) –Calung / Jegogan (lower-pitched) –Reyong (one-row gong chime, 4 players; elaboration)
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Gong Kebyar: Four Functional Layers (cont.) Drumming –Pair of drums –Time coordination –Dance coordination
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