gambang

musical instrument

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  • African log amadinda xylophone; property of the Uganda Museum, Kampala
    In xylophone

    The Indonesian gambang is an example of the former and the Thai ranat family of the latter. Both styles are widespread in Southeast Asia, as are their designs in metallophones such as the saron and gender of Indonesia. Xylophones appeared by the 18th century in nearby China,…

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