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Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music ArticleAsia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music Article
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Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music

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Video performance of a gamelan orchestra and dancers showcases Balinese music and dance. [3:45] Accompanying program notes provide useful background information on the significance of gamelan to Balinese culture. A second video accessible from this page-Balinese gamelan for beginners-provides a brief introduction to Balinese music and instrumentation. [5:52]

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balinese dance, balinese music, indonesian dance, indonesian music, dance of bali, dance of indonesia, music of indonesia

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