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Traditional Instrument

The document discusses 5 popular traditional musical instruments from different regions of Indonesia: angklung from West Java made of bamboo slats, gamelan from Central Java featuring xylophones and gongs, sasando from Rote Island resembling a shell with bamboo in the middle, kolintang from North Sulawesi made of arranged wood, and tifa from eastern Indonesia made of wood shaped like a tube.

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Traditional Instrument

The document discusses 5 popular traditional musical instruments from different regions of Indonesia: angklung from West Java made of bamboo slats, gamelan from Central Java featuring xylophones and gongs, sasando from Rote Island resembling a shell with bamboo in the middle, kolintang from North Sulawesi made of arranged wood, and tifa from eastern Indonesia made of wood shaped like a tube.

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5 Popular musical instrument of Indonesia

Angklung
Angklung is a traditional musical instrument originated
from West Java. It is made of bamboo slats arranged
accordingly, so that when vibrated or shaken it produces a
sound that is so melodious and distinctive. Angklung must
be played by many people to be able to produce a beautiful
tone, because one angklung represents one musical scale.

Gamelan
Gamelan is a traditional musical instrument from Central
Jave it is a combination of musical instruments that features
the xylophone, metallophones, drums and gongs. The
musical rhythm of the gamelan is soft and distinctive.
Similar to angklung instrument, gamelan must also be
played together in a musical composition. Togetherness in
playing the gamelan reflects harmony and collaboration.

Sasando
Sasando is a stringed instrument that is played by finger
picking, produces beautiful and romantic musical melody.
Sasando is from Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara. Sasando
has a fairly unique shape resembling a shell with bamboo in
the middle. Sasando produce a sound similar to a guitar,
violin, harp, and other stringed musical instruments.

Kolintang
Kolintang or Kulintang is a musical instrument originating
from North Sulawesi. Kolintang is made of wood which is
arranged and played by hitting the wood surface. It has
existed since ancient times used by the community to
accompany traditional rituals associated with the ancestor
spirits. Kolintang is widely known in the Minahasa community and often played on traditional
dances and music event.

Tifa
Tifa is originated from eastern part of Indonesia (Papua and
Maluku). Tifa is made of wood, shaped like a tube, and is
played by hitting on the surface. This musical instrument is
usually played during traditional ceremonies and musical
performances, as well as traditional dances. Tifa is a type of
musical instrument with only one sound, so Tifa can be the
main sound and can be rhythm regulator when played with
other musical instruments.

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