anklung

[ang-kluhng]

noun

1. a southeast Asian rhythm instrument consisting of a set of bamboo tubes that are tuned in octaves and slide in the grooves of a frame shaken by the performer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anklung¹

From the Javanese word angklung

Example Sentences

Musicians at the large j�gogan and anklung instruments bonged heavily and slowly like lazy ducks, while the players of the smaller gangsa and g'nd�r scurried along like nervous humming birds.

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