Indonesian rebab (Indonesian spike-fiddle used in gamelan)
~ String instrument
Description
Introduced to Indonesia in the 15th century, this variant of the spike-fiddle rebab has two bowed metal strings with characteristically long tuning pegs and is made of hide-covered wood or coconut shell. It is the melody leader in gamelan and is also used in healing rituals.
Relationships
| from: | Indonesia |
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| type of: | rebab (Generic rebab catch-all) spike-fiddle |
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| part of (as rebab): | gamelan (Indonesian traditional ensemble) (optional) |
| Wikidata: | Q1246482 [info] |
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