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gamelan

/gam-uh-lan, -luhn/US // ˈgæm əˌlæn, -lən //UK // (ˈɡæmɪˌlæn) //

加麦兰,加美兰,加麦兰语,加麦朗

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an Indonesian orchestra consisting of bowed stringed instruments, flutes, and a great variety of percussion instruments.

Examples

  • Behind the dalang was a gamelan, or series of gongs mounted on a wooden frame much like an ordinary couch.

  • A topeng company numbers eleven persons—the dalang, six actors, and four gamelan musicians.

  • He charms me sometimes with beautiful gamelan music and songs.

  • Gamelan broke into a song of welcome; the bridegroom was coming.

  • We know what Borel has written on the gamelan (he calls it soul music).