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gamelan

/ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).
  2. The name of the ensemble performing this style of music.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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