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
- : 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).
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