gamelan

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay gamelan, from Javanese gamelan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/

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Noun

gamelan (countable and uncountable, plural gamelans)

1. (music) A genre of music of Indonesian origin typically featuring metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs and a bamboo flute (called a siuling).
2. The name of the ensemble performing this style of music.

Etymology

gamel (“to strike, hit”) +‎ -an.

Noun

gamelan

1. gamelan (genre of music)

Alternative forms

• ݢميلن‎

Etymology

From Javanese gamelan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡamelan/
• Rhymes: -elan, -lan, -an

Noun

gamelan (Jawi spelling ݢميلن)

1. gamelan (genre of music)