angklung
musical instrument
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The angklung is a percussion instrument originating from Indonesia and Malaysia. It consists of a frame holding vertical bamboo tubes of varying lengths and pitches. These tubes are struck with mallets or shaken to produce sound. The angklung is part of Indonesian musical traditions, with variations found in different regions and for specific functions, such as village orchestras assembled for ceremonies.12
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