Indonesian Music Quiz

Quiz: Discover Indonesian Music & Gamelan!

Which continent is Indonesia a part of? North America South America Asia Africa What does the word gamelan mean? To heal To hit or to strike To sing and dance Which two islands are most known for their gamelan orchestras? Java Bali Sumatra Kalimantan In which century did Islam take over the island of Java? 14th century 15th century 16th century 17th century Use your guided notes and the words in the word bank to fill in the blanks.The "they" that is being referred to is the royal courts of east Java when they flee to Bali. They brought with them their music, dance, and dramatic theatrical arts (especially the shadow-puppet play and the dance drama.) Write one similarity that can be found between Javanaese Balinese gamelan orchestras and western orchestras. About how many different instruments can be found in a complete, modern gamelan orchestra? 10 25 50 100 Are vocals a part of gamelan orchestras? Yes No They can be Which of these is a xylophone-like instrument with wooden bars? Saron Bonang Gambang Kempul Which of these is a collection of different sized metal gongs, sometimes called "kettles"? Saron Bonang Gambang Kempul Which of these is a metallophone with 7 bronze bars that are placed over a resonating frame? Saron Bonang Gambang Kempul Which of these is a set of pitched, hanging, knobbed gongs? Saron Bonang Gambang Kempul Fill in the blank using your guided notes. The saron is played by striking the bars with a mallet called a “Tabuh.” How many active gamelan orchestras are in the United States?