Indonesian music has a long and storied history, with traditional genres such as gamelan, wayang kulit, and dangdut. Gamelan, a traditional ensemble music from Java, Bali, and Lombok, is characterized by its use of percussion instruments, including gongs, drums, and metallophones. Wayang kulit, a traditional shadow puppetry from Java, features gamelan music and storytelling. Dangdut, a popular genre from the 1970s, combines traditional and Western elements.

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