gendèr (Family of Indonesian metallophones)

~ Family

Description

Uses in Javanese gamelan and Balinese wayang, these range from 12 to 14 tuned bronze keys, all suspended over metal or bamboo resonators.

Relationships

from:Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Jawa, Indonesia
subtypes:gendèr barung (Middle pitch metallophone used in Javanese gamelan)
gendèr panembung (Deepest pitch single octave metallophone used in Javanese gamelan)
gendèr panerus (Higest pitch metallophone used in Javanese gamelan)
gendèr wayang (Ten key metallophone used in Bali wayang.)
type of:metallophone (Arrangement of struck tuned metal bars.)
part of:gamelan (Indonesian traditional ensemble)
Wikidata:Q2991844 [info]