Demo Video #2

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Title

Demo Video #2

Subject

Tabuh Telu Tabanan

Description

In this clip Made Sukanda again performs the primary melody, the polos part.

As he plays the melody he gives verbal cues for the large gong, the gong gede. The gong gede defines the beat structure for the composition. This function is similar to the way a time signature defines the rhythmic structure in Western music. Tabuh Telu Tabana is organized by an 8 beat cycles. This 8 beat cycle is common in Balinese music.

It is referred to as Gilak form. Spelled gilak or galak. Refer to the notated examples on this website for further clarification.

Collection

Citation

“Demo Video #2,” Albinwml, accessed November 23, 2024, https://albinwml.lib.miamioh.edu/items/show/3.