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Metallophone (gender barung), Indonesia (Central Java), 1840

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This video demonstrates the gender barung, a traditional Javanese metallophone from Central Java, Indonesia. It features an excerpt from the classic gamelan piece 'Ladrang Pangkur,' showcasing the instrument's resonant, bell-like tones and its role in the melodic structure of the gamelan ensemble.

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