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Talempong Traditional Musical Instruments

Talempong Traditional Musical Instruments

Talempong Traditional Musical Instruments


Talempong One is an instrument of traditional Indonesian music that is in the area of ​​Minangkabau, West Sumatra, and this instrument is an instrument of the Minangkabau. A variety of traditional musical instruments of each region. Talempong is a musical instrument composed of several small Gong. traditional musical instruments, in the same manner as in Javanese Bonang. Talempong brass and some are made of wood and stone. But today, many Talempong brass.


Talempong form a circle with a diameter of 15-17.5 meters. At the bottom of the hole, while the top is a rotunda with a diameter of 5 cm stand out as a place to hit.

The sound of this instrument produces a pair of wood striking the surface. Talempong has a different tone, ranging from "doing" to "I".

Talempong used to accompany the dance of Minangkabau traditions, such as dance, dance and dance galombang Pasambahan. In addition, Talempong also played to accompany the parade and welcome special guests. Talempong played with the accompaniment of an accordion, an instrument of music similar to the body pushed and pulled by the hands of his players.

Oh, yes, there are two ways to play traditional instruments Talempong, namely duduak Talempong and Talempong concludes. Talempong duduak played while sitting Talempong and placed in a special buffer. While Miss Telempong played by players standing and well Talempong 2-3.



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