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Indonesian Instruments
Indonesian Instruments
Indonesian Instruments
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used in the Degung ensemble. The flute can also be found in Southeast Asia, especially in
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. This simple flute produces tunes or
melodies that have traditionally been interpreted as the sound of joy.
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Sasando is a traditional musical instrument from East Nusa Tenggara and is made out of
bamboo and palm leaves. (By the 18th century, more strings were added and the number
increased from 24 to 28. Nowadays, 32 to 48 strings are being used in a Sasando.)
Sasando is played using both hands and plucking the strings in opposite directions. The
right-hand plays the chord, while the left-hand picks the melody and bass. It requires a
particular set of skills to play Sasando. Here is a video example
Kolintang is played by striking a cloth-wrapped wooden stick against it. It is usually a part of
the musical performances held during traditional Minahasa ceremonies such as the worship
of the spirits of the ancestors. However, under the influence of several religions and cultures,
Kolintang changed its function and is used as a musical instrument in performing arts.
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