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Gamelan semar pegulingan is an old variety of theBalinesegamelan. Dating back from around the 17th century, the style is sweeter and more reserved than the more popular and progressiveGamelan Gong Kebyar. Semar pegulingan is derived from the ancient flute ensemblegamelan gambuh which utilizes a 7 tonescale. Semar pegulingan also uses the 7 tone scale which enables severalpathet (similar tomodes or scales) to be played. Semar is the name of the Hindu God of love and pegulingan means roughly 'laying down'. It was originally played near the sleeping chambers of the palace to lull the king and his concubines to sleep. The ensemble includessuling, various small percussion instruments similar to sleigh bells and finger cymbals, andtrompong - a row of small kettle gongs that play the melody. A similar type of ensemble,Gamelan Pelegongan, substitutes a pair ofgendérs for the trompong as the melody carrier and plays the music for a set of dances known aslegong.
In mediaeval Bali (circa 1700–1906) gamelan semar pegulingan was an important part of the Balinese courts. Accompanying court rituals and pendet dances at temple ceremonies, Semar pegulingan also served to lull the royal family to sleep when it played in the late evenings in the inner sanctum of the palace. There are very few of these gamelan left in Bali. This orchestra is used primarily for instrumental pieces, as the dance repertoire is long since forgotten. The orchestra includes saron jongkok, a gentorag bell-tree, gumanak tube chimes and a kempyung–all features of court gamelan.
Mekar Bhuana about Gamelan Semar Pagulingan by Vaughan Hatch
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