Study of the Form of the Gamelan Glundeng Performance in the Totta’an Dhereh Tradition in Bondowoso

Abstract

Glundeng is a traditional art originating from Bondowoso Regency, East Java. The local people call it wood Gamelan because at first glance the shape of the instrument is almost like Javanese Gamelan Ageng. Glundeng staging in the totta'an dhereh tradition is held by the local community as a form of gratitude to God Almighty for the abundance of fortune given to the farmers. The purpose of this research is to find out how the form of the Glundeng Gamelan performance in the totta'an dhereh tradition in Bondowoso. The research paradigm uses a qualitative, descriptive analysis method. Data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that Glundeng's performance was a form of folk art performance as a means of entertainment. Glundeng music performances are held routinely once a year in November. In presenting Glundeng music there are no special rituals or readings when going to play Glundeng. The repertoire of songs presented in the Glundeng music performance is Madura regional songs such as Tanduk Majeng, pajjar laggu, olle ollang, gei' bintang and other songs. The rhythm (wirama) pattern used in the glundeng gamelan is sedheng and seseg. While the game techniques in gamelan glundeng are balungan melampah, nyaca rangkep, mbalung, kinthilan, and timpalan.