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GENDER WAYANG DALAM MESANGIH I Ketut Yasa
Gelar : Jurnal Seni Budaya Vol 10, No 2 (2012)
Publisher : Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (992.96 KB) | DOI: 10.33153/glr.v10i2.1419

Abstract

Gender wayang is one of Balinese gamelan instruments made of bronze which has ten keys and five notes in slendro tuning. So there is a bass system. Mesangih is a ceremony for cutting teeth which aims to “kill” sad ripu (six enemies existing in human being) in order that it can be controlled. The ceremony is also meant to purify something leteh in order to be able to meet Mother and Father (Hyang Widhi) in the life after death. Mesangih is accompanied by gender wayang melodies in accordance  with the character of each melody to support the atmosphere needed. Key words : Gender wayang melodies, mesangih