gamelan Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡæməˌlæn/
What Does Gamelan Mean?
Gamelan is used as a noun meaning A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a suling). It can also mean An ensemble performing this style of music.
Gamelan at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡæməˌlæn/ |
| Plural | gamelans |
Gamelan Definition (Noun)
- A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a suling).
- An ensemble performing this style of music.
Synonyms of Gamelan
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Gamelan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gamelan (countable and uncountable, plural gamelans)
Words That Rhyme With Gamelan
Origin of Gamelan
Borrowed from Javanese gamelan, from Old Javanese gamĕlan.