Rebab
One of Indonesian
Traditional Musical Instruments
Have you ever heard
about an Indonesian traditional musical instrument called Rebab? You may be not
familiar because it is unpopular as other musical instruments like guitar,
bass, drum, piano, keyboard, drum, violin, saxophone, or many others. However,
it has similar function and usage as other stringed musical instruments, violin
for example. Well guys, let’s read the
article below.
Rebab is a
traditional musical instrument from West Java. It has strings that you need to
rub when you play it. It has two or three strings and they are made from metal
or copper. The Rebab’s body is made from a hollow jack fruit wood and coated
with dried cow skin.
Rebab is relatively
small and round with a long neck at the front. This musical instrument is
purposely made upright so that we can place it on our lap when we play it, or
we can also place it on the floor. The bow on the Rebab is usually more curved
than violin. Rebab has a distinctive soft sound and it can be used as one of
the opening instruments in art performances, Wayang Golek for example. In
addition, it is often used as accompaniment music and to lead Sinden songs
together with lute. Rebab can also be used to lead songs. That’s why it plays
an important role, especially in art performances with songs.
Rebab is also called
a song leader in ensemble musical instrument, particularly in soft percussions.
Rebab and Gamelan are harmonious because they both serve as the most important
instrument in collaborating basic melody. Guys, are you interested to play this
musical instrument?
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