Assignment - Kembali: The Return
We will treat the film as a text, and "reading" it will give us insight intothe Balinese gamelantradition and ensemble called "Gong Kebyar."Pay close attention and take notes on instruments, music characteristics and cultural beliefs and values specific to the Balinese Gong Kebyar.Then answer the following questions below.
1. Watch the film "Kemabali" here: https://vimeo.com/95308591 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
This assignment will be graded on completion (answering all questions) and demonstration of understanding the film's content.Do not give vague answers, be specific and provide detail. You may handwrite or type your answers.
1. Define the termkotekan and explain its usage in the Gong Kebyar ensemble.
2. Define the termbanjar and explain its importance in Balinese society.
3. Explain one important observation you can make about Balinese Gong Kebyar.
[Think about the connections between culture and music (such as: how are cultural values reflected in the music, or what is the importance of music in Balinese society), comparisons with Javanese gamelan, or about the participation of U.S. Americans in Balinese culture and music]