Bedug
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The bedug (Indonesian and Malaysian Malay: beduk; Javanese: bedhug; Sundanese: dulag) is one of the drums used in the gamelan. It is also used among Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia[1] to signal mosque prayer times.[2][3] The hitting of the instrument is particularly done according to a rhythm that goes in an increasingly rapid (or accelerando) pace.[1]
Quick Facts Percussion instrument, Other names ...
Percussion instrument | |
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Other names | Beduk, Bedhug |
Classification | Membranophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 211.212.1 (Cylindrical drum) |
Developed | maritime Southeast Asia |
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