gamelan

gam·e·lan

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Definitions of gamelan word

noun gamelan an Indonesian orchestra consisting of bowed stringed instruments, flutes, and a great variety of percussion instruments. 1
noun gamelan A traditional instrumental ensemble of Indonesia, typically including many bronze percussion instruments. 1
noun gamelan a type of percussion orchestra common in the East Indies 0
noun gamelan a musical ensemble of Indonesia, consisting of wind, string, and percussion instruments, as flute, lute, gongs, drums, and bamboo xylophones 0
noun gamelan (music) A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling). 0
noun gamelan The name of the ensemble performing this style of music. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < Javanese, equivalent to gamel song accompanied by a gamelan + -an nominalizing suffix

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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