gamelan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a suling).
  2. An ensemble performing this style of music.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæməˌlæn/ /ˈɡæməˌlɑn/ en-uk-gamelan.ogg

Word forms

gamelan gamelans

Etymology

Borrowed from Javanese gamelan, from Old Javanese gamĕlan.

Derived words

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