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Tut
this means plucked
Sitar
Tambura
Vina
Sarod
Betat
this means bowed
Sarangi
Sarinda
Ghan
this means Idiophone
Ghatam
Chimpta
Avanadoh
this means Membranophone
Mridangam
Tabla
baya
this is a larger Tabla made of brass
daya
this is a smaller Tabla made of wood
Shenai
Venu
this is a transve
Bansuri
Nagaswaram
Sushir
this means Aerophone
Sheng
this is the main male role in Peking opera
Lao Sheng
this is a distinguished oler role with a kind and cultured personality
Xia Sheng
this is a young male role who sings in a high shrill voice
Wu Sheng
this is a martial role who does acrobatics and produces a natural singing voice
Dan
this character refers to any female role
Wu Dan
this is a martial woman
Dao am Dan
this is a young female warrior
Qing Yi
this is an elite and virtuous woman
Hua Dan
this is an unmarried woman
Lao Dan
this is an old woman
Rebab
this is an essential elaborating instrument, ornamenting the basic melody. A two-string bowed lute consisting of a wooden body
Jai Tarang
this means waves in water is a percussion music instrument which was developed in India around 17th century. It consists of multiple open pots of water of various sizes which when stuck at the edges produce sound
The Puppet
the twoâdimensional puppets that are certainly the highlights
during the performance
The Dalang
the manipulatorânarrator, sits crossâlegged at the back of the screen and behind him are the gamelan musicians
The Musicians
they accompany the dalang in delivering the play and they play significant role in the gamelan performance
The Lights
this can be in a traditional coconutâoil lamp (damar) or electric bulb that serves as light behind the screen, and gives the shadow to the puppet
Semar
this is a character in Javanese mythology and one of the punokawan (clowns) but is in fact divine and very wise.
Gareng
he is often regarded as the elder son of Semar. He is a deformed dwarf with crooked and disjointed arms and has yaw scores on his feet. He specializes in puns and sly insinuations.
Petruk
this is the second son of Semar, easily recognized by his tall and scrawny build. He has a large, predatory mouth and a long nose. He provides constant laughter with his practical jokes and comic horseplay.
Bagong
he is the youngest son of Semar. He is a very fat man with a big belly and enormous buttocks. Acting like a child, he makes people laugh by the way he talks.
Krishna
a puppet design with his figures looking straight forward as a symbol of bravery
Wayang Wong or Wayang Orang
the performers of this play act the roles of the puppets on the stage and is considered as one of the major Asian classical dance â drama forms of theater
Wayang Golek
this is a play where puppets are shaped like wooden dolls with rounded heads and arms. It is also an imitation of a human actor who in turn imitates a puppet who dresses in a traditional costume and it is the famous play in the area of Sundanese people (west java)
Wayang Topeng
this play focuses on the story that narrates the activities of noble man who lived in East Java. This play is performed by men who wear masks which as referred to as âtopengâ
Nang Yai
It combines artistic crafts into one. It is a form of shadow play made of buffalo puppets and presented with narrated songs, chants and music. Originated from Thailand
Nang
means âskin or hideâ referring to the material used to create the puppets.
Jing
this character is a painted face role that has a forceful character that can produce a strong voice and can exaggerate gestures.
Chou
these perform the male clown role
wenchou
this has civilian roles such as merchants and jallers
wuchou
this is a minor military role
Peking Opera
it is said to be the most sophisticated and highly developed theatrical drama in China, also known as the Beijing Opera. The actors are trained and concentrates for only one category of character for the whole training period. A theatrical play where both the imperial court and the common people perform as well as the same classes in the audience
yuanban
this is the (moderate-fast tempo)
kuai sanyan and daoban
this is the leading beat
sanban
this is the (rubato beat)
yaoban
this is the (shaking beat)
mang
this is a court robe worn only by imperial family members, generals, or prime minister
pei
this is casual clothing for imperial members or upper class persons
kao
this is a kind of armor worn by warriors
zhezi
this is a casual clothing for middle class and ordinary persons
palm
this is a mehndi art that Invokes image of opening and offering
birds
this is a mehndi design meaning beauty
butterfly
this is a mehndi design meaning transformation
back of the hand
this mehndi art acts as the shield âclosing, defending, clenchingâsymbolizing protection
right hand
this mehndi art means projective male
left hand
this mehndi art means receptive female
feet
this mehndi art is recognized as a point of divine contact, considered a holy junction, where Human being and Earth meet
flowers
joy and happiness
sun, moon, and stars
deep and lasting love between partners
paisleys
fertility and good luck