Questions on Java & Bali (Indonesia)

 

  1. Briefly discuss the organization of rhythm and melodic activity (the balungan and its ornamentation) in Javanese gamelan music.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Describe Balinese gamelan gong kebyar style.

 

  1. Describe how political events may have influenced Balinese gamelan music. (covered in video in class and lecture).

 

  1. Describe 3 similarities between Javanese and Balinese gamelan music.

 

  1. Describe 3 differences between Javanese and Balinese gamelan music.

 

  1. Describe your personal reaction to Javanese gamelan music.

 

  1. Describe your personal reaction to Balinese gamelan music.

 

 

David Meckler

MUS 250 World Music Caņada College