Gamelan jegog is a style of gamelan played on bamboo marimbas. It originates from Jembrana, in western Bali. The melodies of this ensemble weave together a complex melodic texture from a four tone scale, which is unique within the gamelan sphere.
The ensemble includes three Barangan, which plays the main melody, three kantilan and three suir, playing an interlocking figuration. The melody is played by two undir, two celuluk at a higher octave and a jegog at a lower octave. A bamboo flute, the suling, accompanies the melody. There might also be drum(Kendang), cymbals(ceng-ceng) and a small gong(tawa-tawa) in the ensemble.
Gamelan gong gede
The Gamelan gong gede is a traditional ceremonial form of music using large gongs. It originates from the court societies of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and are associated with important festivities such as temple festivals.
It is usually performed by a temple orchestra, which consists of more than 40 musicians. In contrast to other forms of Balinese gamelan, it has a slow tempo and can be describe as graceful. It fluctuates in cycles - one loud, one soft, one fast, one slow. The largest gong provides the main cyclical beat.
Gamelan gambang
The gamelan gambang consists of four gambang, a xylophone-like instrument and two sarons. It is performed mainly for temple or funeral rights and is considered sacred and ancient.
Gamelan Selunding
The Selunding variety of the gamelan ensemble originates from the village of Tenganan in East Bali. Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
The gamelan Semar Pegulingan, named after the Hindu god of love, is a style that originates from seventeenth century Bali. It was initially used for lulling the royal family to sleep. It has a sweeter and more reserved sound as compared to other forms of Balinese gamelan. This style of ensemble includes the suling and trompong.
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