Baris
Gong Kebyar of Peliatan
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First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMWhich fast pattern keeps returning?
Sentence stemThe ___ pattern keeps returning.
Vocabulary
- fast
- repeated
- busy
- uneven
2 TEXTUREHow do the instrumental parts fit together?
Sentence stemThe parts sound ___.
Vocabulary
- together
- closely fitted
- layered
- thick
3 DYNAMICSWhere does the music change suddenly?
Sentence stemThe music suddenly becomes ___.
Vocabulary
- louder
- softer
- stronger
- quieter
4 TIMBREHow would you describe the sound of the metallophones, gongs and drums?
Sentence stemThe ___ sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- metallophones
- gongs
- drums
- bright
- ringing
- deep
5 ARTICULATIONDo the instrumental sounds feel sustained, clipped or sharply accented?
Sentence stemThe notes sound ___ when ___.
Vocabulary
- sustained
- clipped
- sharp
- the pattern changes
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
Living tradition · Balinese gamelan
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present