Questions on Java & Bali (Indonesia)
- Briefly
discuss the organization of rhythm and melodic activity (the balungan and its ornamentation) in Javanese gamelan
music.
- Describe
how patterns of culture may relate to music in Java and Bali, commenting
on the influence (or lack thereof) of Islam in Java and Hinduism in Bali.
- Describe
Balinese gamelan gong kebyar style.
- Describe
how political events may have influenced Balinese gamelan music. (covered in video in class and lecture).
- Describe
3 similarities between Javanese and Balinese gamelan music.
- Describe
3 differences between Javanese and Balinese gamelan music.
- Describe
your personal reaction to Javanese gamelan music.
- Describe
your personal reaction to Balinese gamelan music.
David Meckler
MUS 250 World Music Caņada College