gamelan

[ gam-uh-lan, -luhn ]

noun

1. an Indonesian orchestra consisting of bowed stringed instruments, flutes, and a great variety of percussion instruments.

gamelan

/ ˈɡæmɪˌlæn /

noun

1. a type of percussion orchestra common in the East Indies

Word History and Origins

Origin of gamelan¹

1810–20; < Javanese, equivalent to gamel song accompanied by a gamelan + -an nominalizing suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of gamelan¹

from Javanese

Example Sentences

Behind the dalang was a gamelan, or series of gongs mounted on a wooden frame much like an ordinary couch.

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A topeng company numbers eleven persons—the dalang, six actors, and four gamelan musicians.

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He charms me sometimes with beautiful gamelan music and songs.

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Gamelan broke into a song of welcome; the bridegroom was coming.

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We know what Borel has written on the gamelan (he calls it soul music).

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