Rondalla

The rondalla is a group of stringed instruments played with a plectrum, which is a small pick. These instruments are called plectrum instruments. The rondalla originated in Medieval Spain, particularly in the ancient region of the Crown of Aragon, which included Catalonia, Aragon, Murcia, and Valencia.

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Minangkabau music

Music of Minang is a traditional and modern type of Indonesian music that has grown and developed within the Minangkabau culture. Music is usually played using instruments such as talempong, saluang, Minang rabab, serunai, rebana, aguang (gong), gandang, gambus, and violin. However, for traditional events like weddings, Islamic rebana or gambus are not used.

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Music of Sumatra

The music of Sumatra, Indonesia, is known for dangdut and the use of rabab and saluang instruments. The Toba people of Sumatra are unique in their use of drums that play the main tune in their music. This practice is uncommon around the world.

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Gamelan

Gamelan is the traditional music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese people in Indonesia. It is played using many percussion instruments, such as metallophones (instruments with metal bars played with mallets) and hand drums called kendang, which keep the rhythm. Other common instruments include the kemanak, a banana-shaped instrument, and the gangsa, another metallophone.

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Gamelan

Gamelan is the traditional music of the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese people in Indonesia. It is played using many percussion instruments, which are instruments that make sounds when struck or shaken. The most common instruments include metallophones, which are played with mallets, and hand drums called kendang, which set the rhythm.

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Sarod

The sarod is a stringed instrument used in Hindustani music from the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most well-known and important instruments, along with the sitar. The sarod has a deep, thoughtful sound, different from the sitar’s sweet, rich tone.

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Bansuri

The bansuri, also called a flute, is an ancient musical instrument made from bamboo. It comes from the Indian Subcontinent and is used in folk songs from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Traditionally, it is made from a single hollow bamboo tube with seven finger holes.

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Tabla

A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the main drum instrument in Hindustani classical music. It can be played alone, with other instruments and singers, or as part of larger musical groups.

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Qawwali

Qawwali is a type of religious music from South Asia. It began in Sufi shrines across the Indian subcontinent and is now well-known in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Since the late 20th century, it has become popular worldwide.

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Bhajan

Bhajan is an Indian word for a devotional song that expresses religious or spiritual ideas. It is used in Dharmic religions, such as Hinduism and Jainism, and can be sung in any language. The word “bhajanam” comes from Sanskrit and means “reverence.” It is based on the root word “bhaj,” which means “to revere” or “to worship,” as seen in the phrase “Bhaja Govindam,” meaning “Revere Govinda.” The word “bhajana” also means “sharing.” Bhajan is often performed in group settings, with one or more singers leading, accompanied by music and sometimes dance.

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