The Balinese gamelan, with its shimmering tones, breathless pace, and compelling musical language, has long captivated musicians, composers, artists, and travel

This book presents an introduction to more than a dozen different types of Balinese gamelan, each with its own established tradition, repertoire and social or r

This book combines ethnography, philosophy, and musical analysis for an in-depth look into the social context and musical praxis of gamelan gong gede, the large

The accompanying CD contains music excerpts which are listed in the book on pgs. xiii-xvii.