"kecak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Balinese kecak. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|ban|kecak|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Balinese kecak, {{bor+|en|ban|kecak}} Borrowed from Balinese kecak Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} kecak
  1. (anthropology, music) A type of ceremonial chant in Bali, based on the Ramayana story, where men sit in a circle and imitate the sounds of monkeys. Categories (topical): Anthropology, Music Synonyms: monkey dance, Ramayana monkey chant
    Sense id: en-kecak-en-noun-XVzgDRdK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anthropology, entertainment, human-sciences, lifestyle, music, sciences

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