Date of Award
2-1-2018
Thesis Type
masters
Document Type
Thesis (Restricted Access)
Divisions
cent1
Department
Cultural Centre
Institution
University of Malaya
Abstract
This research focuses on analysis of gamelan theatre produced by Rhythm in Bronze (RIB) in year 2014. As one of the leading gamelan ensemble in Malaysia, RIB is exploring on contemporary gamelan music and performances. Since year 2005, they had been experimenting with gamelan theatre and had showcased many performances on gamelan music and theatre, such as in Monkey Business (2005), Alih PungGONG (2007), MaYa:Gong Illusion (2011) and Arus Gangsa (2014) concerts. Qualitative method was employed; interviews and virtual fieldwork were carried out for data collection. Virtual fieldwork was done through selected recordings of performances from Arus Gangsa concert. Pieces were analyzed and discussed in order to comprehend the musical structure of gamelan theatre. Research looked into two inseparable aspects of gamelan theatre, which are the music and theatrical elements of the performance. Aspects of analysis include music and extra musical elements. Analysis on music focused on the musical structure, melody, instrumentation, timbre, dynamic and extended techniques while analysis on extra musical elements focused on the stage presentation, playing gesture and costume.
Note
Dissertation (M.A.) – Cultural Centre, University of Malaya, 2018.
Recommended Citation
Khoo, Wan Ru, "An analysis on gamelan theatre: Selected pieces from Arus Gangsa / Khoo Wan Ru" (2018). Student Works (2010-2019). 5305.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/5305