gamelan

Traditional musical instruments Yogyakarta or Jogja is better known as gamelan by people of Java. Is one kind of traditional art that can survive amid the swift modern entertainment industry. Traditional gamelan musical instruments barreled pelog tone (diatonic) combined with the barrel slendro tone (pentatonic) generate an ensemble of harmonic and melodic music.
The name of the traditional gamelan musical instruments derived from the word "gamel" which means "hit".
This instrument is used to accompany performances of typical or traditional performances of the island of Java. In the show incorporated elements of musical art, sound art, and art to increase the charge dramatic theatrical performances.

The history of gamelan music originated during the development of Hindu and Buddhist religions that dominate the area of Java Island in the early days of recording history, providing a strong influence on the art of traditional gamelan musical instruments. This example looks at the myth of gamelan musical instruments that supposedly created by Sang Hyang Guru in Saka Era, the god who controls the land of Java is enthroned on Mount Mahendra.
D gamelan musical instruments have been widely known since before the 8th century, this is evidenced by the discovery of gamelan on the Borobudur reliefs. In fact, the reliefs, gamelan musical instrument has been played with a musical instrument flute, bells, harps, and stringed musical instrument played by means swiped.