Introduction Gamelan of Java KJRI L.A By Maria Bodman,Cliff & Student :Irama lancaran(Pembuka'an)HK5

An introductory presentation to Javanese gamelan instruments and musical structure. Explains colotomic time cycles and the punctuation provided by gong ageng, kenong, kempul and kethuk, and outlines the kendhang drum's role. Describes how the balungan is ornamented by bonang and gender, and how layered interlocking parts create cyclical forms typical of Central Javanese repertoire.