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kendang

/ˈkɛnˌdæŋ/ /ˈkɛndæŋ/
noun
GeneralMusic
  1. 1 kendang (gamelan davulu) countable

Definition (English)

The lead drum of the gamelan ensemble, played with the hands and used by the drummer to lead changes in tempo and dynamics across the performance.

Example Sentences

  1. The kendang signalled a sudden change of tempo to the whole ensemble.
    Kendang, bütün topluluğa ani bir tempo değişikliği işareti verdi.
  2. A skilled kendang player can guide the gamelan without a single spoken word.
    Yetenekli bir kendang çalıcısı, tek bir söz söylemeden gamelanı yönlendirebilir.

Collocations

play the kendangkendang playerkendang rhythmkendang leads