"gamelan" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡæ.məˌlæn/ Audio: en-uk-gamelan.ogg [UK] Forms: gamelan [singular], gamelans [plural]
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  1. Gamelan is a traditional instrumental ensemble of Indonesia (originally from Java Island), typically including many metal percussion instruments.
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