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Indonesian Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the wonderful world of Indonesian music. The purpose, instruments, and terminology that help define Javanese music is outlined in this simple slide show. Tip: Adding musical examples would greatly enhance this resource. 
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Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Video performance of a gamelan orchestra and dancers showcases Balinese music and dance. [3:45] Accompanying program notes provide useful background information on the significance of gamelan to Balinese culture. A second video...
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Bali and Beyond: What Is Gamelan?

For Students 9th - 10th
Performing arts group Bali and Beyond answers the question, what is gamelan? Also addresses the history of gamelan and provides illustrations of gamelan instruments and music samples.
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Gamelan Tunas Mekar

For Students 9th - 10th
Music and dance of Bali, as practiced and presented by a community of Indonesian artists devoted to the traditional Balinese arts. At the online home of Gamelan Tunas Mekar, a Denver-based gamelan orchestra, find audio clips of Balinese...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Listen to Balinese Gamelan: Beginner's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A music-theory-type introduction to the gamelan music of Bali, Indonesia.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Gcse Bitesize: Music: Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
A diverse range of musical styles can be found around the world. Music from Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East all have their own unique musical features and instruments. One of the most influential types of music-making in...
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Gamelan Sekar Jaya

For Students 9th - 10th
At the online home of performing arts ensemble Gamelan Sekar Jaya, find sound clips to supplement any study of gamelan music. Also find brief summaries of different styles of Balinese music played on various types of gamelan.