Types of Indonesia Traditional Musical Instruments - This
time I'll write more about one of the cultural richness of Indonesia “IndonesiaTraditional Musical Instruments”. Indonesia Traditional Musical Instruments or
commonly also referred to the local musical Indonesia very much at all because
usually each province has a traditional musical instrument respectively.
Below you can read articles related to the collection of the
types of Indonesian Traditional Musical Instruments in the various provinces.
Hope can be useful.
Angklung
Traditional Musical Instruments of West Java “Angklung”
Angklung is a musical instrument that is traditionally grown
in the West Java. This musical instrument made of bamboo, sounded shaken by the
way (the sound caused by impact bodies of bamboo pipes) so as to produce sound.
Bedug
Bedug is a traditional musical instrument which has been
used since thousands years ago, which has functioned as a means of
communication in ancient times, both in religious rituals and communication
between people. Currently Bedug usually used to inform the public when entering
the fard prayer times (Islam). Bedug usually used when people make ‘Takbir ‘ around
to welcome Eid or Eid al-Adha.
Calung
Judging from its shape, many people equate ‘Calung’ with
‘Angklung’. Although almost the same, but the way the instrument sounds very
different. Angklung that sounds just shaken out, while the way of beating the
Calung is a way to hit the poles.
Gamelan
Gamelan comes from the Javanese, which means hitting or
beating. Some of the provinces are still wearing gamelan on traditional events
at the East Java, Central Java and in Bali. Gamelan is also increasingly
popular at the time used for the very popular comedy shows on television,
namely ‘Opera Van Java’ (OVJ).
Kacapi
Kacapi very popular musical instrument among the Sundanese
and used when events related to culture.
Kolintang
Kolintang musical instrument is a musical instrument originally
from Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Kolintang name comes from the Minahasa people in
his voice: tong (low tone), ting (high tone) and tang (normal tone). In the
local language means, the invitation "Let's do TING TANG TONG" is:
"Mangemo kumolintang". Invitation was eventually turned into words kolintang
for easy spelling by the community.
Pereret Pengasih-asih
Pereret pengasih-asih is a traditional musical instrument
from Jembrana, Bali. The musical instrument similar to a trumpet, but made of
wood are shaped in such a way that ultimately issue sounds like a trumpet.
Rebab
Rebab musical instrument originally came from Arabia. Early
entry into Indonesia around the 8th century when Arab merchants trading to
initiate the invasion of some coastal areas of Sumatra and Java coast. Rebab
musical instrument is a stringed instrument consisting of two or three pieces
of string.
Rebana
Rebana musical origins are from the Arabian Peninsula as
well as Rebab. Rebana musical instrument usually used in Islamic art breathe
like ‘Hadrah’ or while reading shalawat burdah.
Saluang
Salang is a musical instrument traditional Minangkabau
people of West Sumatra. Musical instrument is a wind instrument similar to
flute musical instruments, but more modest manufacturing by punching holes in a
thin bamboo or commonly referred to by the Minang the gutter as much as 4
holes.
Sasando
Sasando is a traditional musical instrument which comes from
Rote island of Nusa Tenggara Timur. Sasando itself comes from the word Sari
(picking) and Sando (vibration) which when combined have the meaning vibrate
when plucked. Sasando played with two hands from the opposite direction, left
to right and right to left. The left hand plays the melody and bass, while the
right hand plays accord.
Sampek
Sampek is a traditional musical instrument from Borneo,
commonly used by the Dayak tribe. This instrument is made from various types of
wood. However, the most commonly used materials are wood arrow, lime wood, and
ironwood and are traditionally made. Making process could take weeks and weeks.
Made with 3 strings, 4 strings and 6 strings. Sampek usually be engraved in
accordance with the wishes of the maker.
Talempong
Talempong is a traditional musical instrument which comes from
the Minangkabau, West Sumatra. These instruments are included in the percussion
instruments like gamelan in Java. Even the shape was also almost the same as
the gamelan. Currently available in the community Talempong mostly made of
brass although there is also Talempong made of wood and stone. Talempong
usually circular with a diameter of 15 to 17.5 inches, there is a hole on the
bottom whereas on the top there is a prominent traffic circle five inches in
diameter as a place to hit.
Tambo
Tambo is a musical instrument that originated from Aceh. How
to use this tool just like Tambour is by way of being hit. Formerly a
traditional tool is used as a sign upon entering the fard prayer times.
Triton
Triton is an instrument that is blown way is to use.
Traditional musical instruments are from Papua. This instrument is scattered on
the coast in Papua and was used as a communication tool and as a call to
others.
Traditional Music Instrument Tifa
Tifa traditional musical instruments including percussion
type. Tifa made from a piece of wood that its contents removed and the edges
covered one side, and usually cover used deer skin that has been dried to
produce a good sound and beautiful.
Trumpet Reog
Reog trumpet is a traditional musical instrument which comes
from the Ponorogo, East Java. This instrument is commonly used as a companion
when the show Reog Ponorogo. This instrument is included in this type of wind
instrument.
