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Also Known As	gamelin • gamelang

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Catch a performance of Javanese gamelan music by a man playing the bonang

Playing the rebab, an instrument that elaborates the melody in Javanese gamelan music

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Observe a man playing the saron barung, a musical instrument of Javanese gamelan music

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