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bronze; Dm. 24.8cm
beater; 1, wood
pitch: d#'(2 in slendro)
A horizontal bossed gong. For an explanation of the frame and mallet see 078. However, the height of the gong is low. By using a special technique the player produces a heavy, 'clouded' tone quality. Used as a colotomic instrument in gamelan ensembles.
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