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gamelan

/ˌgæməˈlæn/
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Other forms: gamelans

Definitions of gamelan
  1. noun
    a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs
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    type of:
    ensemble
    a group of musicians playing or singing together
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