Grade 8 - Music Quiz # 1

It is an ensemble composed of several Indonesian indigenous instruments.

(a)  

Locals believe that the Gamelan instruments have spirits within them

• True

• False

This set is the largest among the hanging gongs in the gamelan ensemble. It creates a low-pitch, very deep sound.

• Gong ageng

• Gong siyem

• Kempul

These are the medium-sized hanging gongs in the gamelan ensemble.

• Gong ageng

• Gong siyem

• Kempul

These are small hanging gongs with a set of pitches depending on the scale used.

• Gong ageng

• Gong siyem

• Kempul

This is a small, deep-tuned gong used as a punctuating instrument in the gamelan ensemble.

• Kenong

• Kethuk

• Kempyang

This is a single-kettle gong played in different ways depending on the speed of the music.

• Kenong

• Kethuk

• Kempyang

This is a set of two kettle gongs set to a higher pitch than that of the kethuk

• Kenong

• Kethuk

• Kempyang

It is said to be more refined, mellow, soft, and connected.

• Javanese Gamelan

• Balinese Gamelan

It is very rhythmic and vigorous in style.

• Javanese Gamelan

• Balinese Gamelan