1. LISTENING QUIZ # 1 FRIDAY, 21 March 2014 (beginning of class period) Covers items related to Chapters 2 (India) and 3 (Middle East) [either set] Things to know: - which culture? - which instruments used? - improvised or pre-composed? - kind of piece (genre)? (from style, events) - evidence of influences?

2. Listening Quiz # 1

3. Indonesia

4. Indonesia (Active Volcanoes)

5. “Gong Culture” in SE Asia Bronze (metal) as exceptional, powerful stuff - e.g. weaponry, tools, etc. Ore (raw elements) processed at great risk - miners disturb the earth diety Natural forces = volcanic forces - whole world formed by fire Blacksmiths accelerate natural forces - risk own spirituality in smithing - but require help of the gods to do so Only kings entitled to products of such work

6. The Making of Gongs Labor intensive and dangerous “Lost Wax” Casting Examples: - YouTube - the making of gamelan - YouTube - Rhythm of the Gamelan Makers.part1 - YouTube - Rhythm of the Gamelan Makers.part2YouTube - the making of gamelanYouTube - Rhythm of the Gamelan Makers.part1YouTube - Rhythm of the Gamelan Makers.part2

7. Gongs and “Sakti” (power) Universe filled with cosmic energy (power) Power needs balance (opposing forces) - male balanced by female Female – older, more primal Gamelans and balance - largest gongs – male/female pair (marks ends of largest musical sections) - instruments in pairs - tunings

8. Gamelan Gong Gede “Gamelan with the big gongs” Associated w/ island of Bali Court and ceremonial music 15 th /16 th centuries origins Outlawed by Dutch colonials, c. late 1800s Ex. Balinese Gong Gede in Pura Kehen 1 – YouTubeBalinese Gong Gede in Pura Kehen 1 – YouTube Textbook CD 2, # 6 (LG, p. 183) [terminology all different, but concepts as on Java]

9. KECAK Balinese Dance/Drama Developed in 1930s Ramayana Legend - Sita (King Rama’s wife) abducted by Ravana - rescued by Hanuman and monkey army “Voice Gamelan” – “cek” Tourism (primarily for westerners) Exs. - KECAK Dance – YouTube - Kecak Dance / Uluwatu, Bali - YouTubeKECAK Dance – YouTubeKecak Dance / Uluwatu, Bali - YouTube

10. Jaipongan Popular music based on Sudanese folk elements 1961 ban on Rock ‘n’ Roll and other western “Ketuk tilu” (three gongs, etc.) ensemble Associated w/ traditional dance Exs - KEMBANG TANJUNG - JAIPONGAN LAYUNG GROUP – YouTube - JAIPONGAN ONET GROUP - HUMANDEUAR – YouTubeKEMBANG TANJUNG - JAIPONGAN LAYUNG GROUP – YouTubeJAIPONGAN ONET GROUP - HUMANDEUAR – YouTube Textbook CD # 2, # 10 (LG, p. 192)

11. Dangdut Indonesia Pop Lead singer & small backing ensemble Muslim and western influences Rhoma Irama (1970s-90s) Exs. - Dangdut – YouTube - H RHOMA IRAMA ~^~ PERJUANGAN & DOA – YouTubeDangdut – YouTubeH RHOMA IRAMA ~^~ PERJUANGAN & DOA – YouTube Textbook CD 2, # 8 (LG, p. 189)

12. Begin Reading Chapter 5 Listening Test on Friday