Kroncong is the name of the ukulele and similar musical instruments as well as the name of the Indonesian special kind of music that uses musical instruments keroncong, flute, and a female singer.
The origin
Keroncong come from similar roots music known as FADO Portuguese introduced by the sailors and the slave ships that nation since the 16th century to the archipelago. From mainland India (Goa) this music come first in Malacca and later played by the slaves of the Moluccas. The weakening influence of the Portuguese in the 17th century in the archipelago not necessarily mean this music is also missing. This early form of music called Moresco, accompanied by a stringed musical instrument. Keroncong music coming from the Tugu monument called keroncong. In the development, signed a number of traditional elements of the archipelago, such as the use of flute as well as some components of the gamelan. At about the 19th century musical form this mixture has been popular in many places in the archipelago, even down to the Malay Peninsula. The golden age continued until about 1960, and then faded due to the entry of a wave of popular music (rock music that developed since 1950, and berjayanya Beatle music and the like since 1961 till now). Nevertheless, the music still played keroncong and enjoyed by all walks of life in Indonesia and Malaysia until now.
h stringed music, like violin, ukulele, and cello. Percussion is also sometimes used. Set this orchestra is still used by keroncong monument, which still forms keroncong played by the community of Portuguese descendants of slaves from Ambon who lived in Kampung Tugu, Jakarta Utara, which later expanded to the south in Kemayoran, Gambir by Betawi people and mingle with the music Tanjidor (year 1880-1920). Year 1920-1960 moved to Solo development centers, and to adapt to a slower rhythm according to the nature of the Javanese.
Pem-"native" art of making keroncong mix, with musical instruments such as
* Indian sitar
* Rebab
* Bamboo flute
* Drum, kenong, and as a set of gamelan saron
* Gong.
Currently, musical instruments used in orchestras include keroncong
* Choke ukulele, strings 3 (nylon), the tone sequence is G, B and E; as the main instrument voicing crong - crong so called keroncong (discovered in 1879 in Hawaii, and is a milestone early onset keroncong music)
* Smack ukulele, strings 4 (steel), the sequence of tones A, D, Fjt, and B. So when the other instruments playing scales C, top play on scales F (known as in F);
* Acoustic guitar as the guitar melodies, played with style kontrapuntis (anti-melody);
* Violin (replacing Rebab);
* Flut (replace Bamboo Flute);
* Cello; betot replace drum
* Contrabass (replacing Gong)
The guard is held by the rhythm of the ukulele and bass. Kontrapuntis guitar and cello which regulate rhythmic chord transition. Violin melodies serve as a guide, as well as decoration / ornament below. Flut filling ornament the top, floating melodies fill the empty space.
Keroncong forms mixed with popular music is now using a single organ and synthesizer to accompany the song keroncong (debut single, all-party organs can play keroncong, dangdut, rock, polka, march).
Type keroncong
Music keroncong more inclined to chord progressions and the type of tool used. Since the mid-20th century has been known for at least three kinds of keroncong, which can be recognized from the pattern of progression akordnya. For musicians who already understand the plot, to accompany the songs is not really difficult keroncong, because quite adjust the prevailing pattern. Development is done by maintaining the consistency of the pattern. In addition, there are mixed forms and adaptations.
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