Gamelanist
/ˌɡæm.əˈlɑː.nɪst/noun
A person who performs or specializes in gamelan music.
Did you know?In Javanese and Balinese traditions, gamelan ensembles are treated with deep respect and accompany sacred ceremonies, court traditions, dances, and wayang shadow theatre.
Etymological Timeline
Before the 10th Century
Old Javanese
gamel
“To strike, beat, or hammer.”
10th–14th Century
Javanese
gamelan
“A set or ensemble of struck instruments.”
15th–17th Century
Malay
gamelan
“An ensemble of percussion instruments, especially metallophones and gongs.”
18th–19th Century
English
gamelan
“A Southeast Asian percussion ensemble, particularly associated with Java and Bali.”
20th Century
English
gamelanist
“A performer or specialist in gamelan music.”