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Monday 21 December 2009

Talempong



Talempong is a musical instrument at typical Minangkabau tribe. Its form is similar to the instruments in the gamelan bonangs. Talempong can be made of brass, but some are made of wood and stone. Currently Talempong from brass type is more widely used. This Talempong circular hollow on the bottom while the top there is a prominent traffic circle two inches in diameter as a place to hit. Talempong has a tone different. The sound produced from a pair of wood that struck the surface.
Talempong usually used to accompany a dance performance or a welcoming, like a typical plate Dance, Dance Pasambahan, and Dance Wave. Talempong also used to sing a special welcoming music. This Talempong mainya need flair begins with DO scales and ended with SI. Talempong accompanied by a chord which is similar to the way the game plays the piano.

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