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Discussion Questions

Discussion Questions 1. What are some of the main similarities between Javanese and Balinese gamelan? 2. What are some of the differences between Javanese and Balinese gamelan? 3. What did each layer of cultural influence contribute to the development of Indonesia today? 4. As you listen to gamelan gong kebyar, discuss some of the musical elements that build and release tension through the piece. 5. Discuss the conundrum of a wealthy performer connecting with the poor and referring to himself as “one of them,” whether it is in American hip-hop or country music or Indonesian dangdut.

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