English

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.

Translations

Javanese

Etymology

gamel ‎(“to strike, hit”) +‎ -an.

Noun

gamelan

1. gamelan (genre of music)

Descendants

Malay

Etymology

From Javanese gamelan.

Alternative forms

• ݢميلن

Pronunciation

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

Noun

gamelan ‎(Jawi spelling ݢميلن)

1. gamelan (genre of music)

Descendants