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Indonesian Genggongs · NS767

Genggong

Nyoman Suwida

Traditional "rope" jaw harp from Bali made of palm core fibers.

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42,47 USDCase: woodblock (?)

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Description

Traditional "rope" jaw harp from Bali made of palm core fibers. Typical for a non-metallic instrument, the timbre and the attenuation curve with a sharp decline at the end. Those overtones that are heard in a limited timbre vary quite well. The volume is low.

Specifications

Base frequency?

80–90Hz

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Gaps?

200–500µm

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Frame length?

190mm

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Frame width?

15–20mm

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Frame thickness?

4mm

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Reed length?

130mm

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Weight

10g

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