Slenthem

Slenthem

The slenthem (also spelled slentem) is an instrument in the gamelan. It is similar to the family of sarons, in that it usually has seven keys and a range of about an octave, pitched below the saron demung (the lowest saron), and generally the same as the slentho. However, in sound it is much softer than the saron, because its keys are in the delicate shape of those of the gendér, and it is hit with soft mallets ("tabuh") like those used on the gendér. The resonator bars below the keys are more similar to the gendér than the saron.

It generally plays the basic melody (balungan) of a composition, although it sometimes uses techniques similar to the saron to elaborate. It is especially favored in quieter gamelan ensembles (such as Gamelan Gadhon); however, it is adds a subtle touch to louder ones as well and is common to many groups.

External links

* [http://www.seasite.niu.edu/indonesian/Budaya_Bangsa/Gamelan/Javanese_Gamelan/metallophones/slentem.htm NIU page on the slentem]


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