Gamelan their inclusion of a double-reed wind ("selompret", "slompret", or "sompret") in addition to variable drum and gong components, with some also including the shaken bamboo "angklung". In Indonesia, gamelan often accompanies dance, "wayang" puppet performances, or rituals and ceremonies. Typically players in the gamelan will be familiar with dance moves and poetry, while dancers are able to play in the ensemble. In "wayang", the "dalang" (puppeteer) must have a thorough knowledge of gamelan, as he gives the cues for the music. Gamelan can be performed by itself – in ""klenengan"" style, or for radio broadcasts – and concerts presentation are
Gamelan semar pegulingan Gamelan semar pegulingan Gamelan semar pegulingan is an old variety of the Balinese gamelan. Dating back from around the 17th century, the style is sweeter and more reserved than the more popular and progressive Gamelan Gong Kebyar. Semar pegulingan is derived from the ancient flute ensemble gamelan gambuh which utilizes a 7 tone scale. Semar pegulingan also uses the 7 tone scale which enables several pathet (similar to modes or scales) to be played. Semar is the name of the Hindu God of love and pegulingan means roughly 'laying down'. It was originally played near the sleeping chambers of the