Wayang Kulit Music Flashcard

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What is Wayang Kulit?

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A type of Indonesian shadow puppetry

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Who is responsible for narrating the Wayang Kulit performance?

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Dalang

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Which instrument in the Gamelan orchestra leads tempo changes?

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Kendang

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The Gender is a type of what kind of instrument?

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Metallophone

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What instrument is used to punctuate dramatic moments in Wayang Kulit performances?

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Gongs

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Who are the Pesinden?

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Female singers who provide lyrical narration

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What is the primary role of the Saron in the ensemble?

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To provide a rhythmic foundation

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Which of the following is NOT an instrument used in Wayang Kulit music? Saron, Bonang, Violin, Kendang

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Violin

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What is a unique feature of Wayang Kulit music?

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It synchronizes with the puppets' movements

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What is the function of the Bonang in Wayang Kulit music?

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To add melodic layers and signal character entrances/exits