Music in Bali
Posted by Wayan Suparta in Bali Travellers on May 15th, 2011 | 0 comments
Bali is one of the most visited islands in the world. It is famous, not only for its famed white beaches and surfing destinations, but also for its rich culture and traditions. One of the many ways that the Balinese share their culture is through their unique style and techniques with music. Although Bali is an island that is part of Indonesia, the island has its own distinct culture and also its very own music.
One of the music styles that Bali shares with Indonesia is its foundation in the gamelan. The gamelan is a music ensemble that originated from the islands of Bali and Java. It is made up of many different kinds of instruments such as several drums, gongs, flutes and xylophones. Gamelan also refers to the tuning of all these instruments to complement each other. The gamelan comes from the Indonesian word that means “to strike” or “to hammer”.
Classic Bali music stems from the use of gamelan and other gongs and drums used in the ensemble. Most of the music produced by such instruments is used in the traditional dances performed all over the island. Instruments, such as the gamelan, are also used in dramas and performances in Bali. Today, the Balinese gamelan is still used in modern plays and theatrical performances on the island.
Balinese music is believed to have originated from the island of Java, where the use of several instruments such as drums and gongs were imported from. But through the years, the instruments and musicians in Bali developed their own style and personality. Dance and songs are much livelier in Bali than on other island, and features a distinct difference in style and pace.
The development of music in Bali is much louder, faster and much more aggressive than other island in Indonesia. This can be attributed to the archaic instrumentation of their gamelan. The instruments in the gamelan are also used to emphasize certain movements, actions and moods in the various performances that accompany traditional music.
Despite holding to more traditional instrumentation, Balinese music and the Balinese gamelan has also evolved into many modern forms. One modern style is called the Kaybar, an energetic fast paced style of music that is played in the clubs in Bali. Musicians that use Kaybar stick to the instruments that are used in the gamelan, although they compose their own music and often even mix the gamelan style with modern beats and instruments.
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