The "dalang", sometimes referred to as "dhalang" or "kawi dalang", is the puppeteer behind the performance. It is he who sits behind the screen, sings and narrates the dialogues of different characters of the story. With a traditional orchestra in the background to provide a resonant melody and its conventional rhythm, the "dalang" modulates his voice to create suspense, thus heightening the drama. Invariably, the play climaxes with the triumph of good over evil. The "dalang" is highly respected in Indonesian culture for his knowledge, art and as a spiritual person capable of bringing to life the spiritual stories in the religious epics.