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  2. Wayang - Wikipedia

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    Some modern forms of wayang such as wayang sandosa (from Bahasa Indonesia, since it uses the national language of Indonesian instead of Javanese) created in the Art Academy at Surakarta (STSI) employ theatrical spotlights, colored lights, contemporary music, and other innovations. [citation needed]

  3. Wayang kulit - Wikipedia

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    A wayang kulit performance accompanied by a gamelan orchestra, between 1862 and 1872. Wayang is the traditional puppet theatre of Indonesia. [6] [7] [8] It is an ancient form of storytelling known for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles. [9]

  4. Traditional Malaysian musical instruments - Wikipedia

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    Canang Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. Gabbang - used in traditional performances in Sabah. Gambang Kayu - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. Gedombak Gedombak Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit; Gedombak Ibu - used in traditional performances such as ...

  5. Wayang golek - Wikipedia

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    Wayang golek (wooden puppet) performance, Indonesia The history of the wayang golek began in the 17th century. Initially, the wayang golek art emerged and was born on the north coast of the island of Java, especially in Cirebon, the wayang used is the wayang cepak in the form of a papak or flat head.

  6. Wayang style - Wikipedia

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    Wayang style is a style of puppetry influenced by the Indonesian wayang kulit, in which human figures and those that are supernatural are depicted as flat and very two-dimensional - hence the name wayang, meaning "shadow" [1]). This style was commonly used in East Java during the Majapahit Empire, which lasted from about 1293 AD to around 1500 AD.

  7. Punokawan - Wikipedia

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    Similar characters appear in other Indonesian wayang and theatrical traditions, including those of Bali and Sunda, under different names. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The panakawan characters are generally much-loved by audiences who attend wayang plays in Indonesia and their appearance in the plays is usually greeted with laughter and anticipation.

  8. Gunungan (wayang) - Wikipedia

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    'tree') [2] or kayonan in Bali, is a figure in the Indonesian theatrical performance of wayang e.g. wayang kulit, wayang klitik, wayang golek, and wayang beber. The gunungan is a conical or triangular structure (tapered peak) inspired by the shape of a mountain .

  9. Semar - Wikipedia

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    Semar is a character in Javanese mythology who frequently appears in wayang shadow plays. He is one of the punokawan (clowns) but is divine and very wise. He is the dhanyang (guardian spirit) of Java, [1] and is regarded by some as the most sacred figure of the wayang set. [2] He is said to be the god Sang Hyang Ismaya in human form. [3] [4]