Music of the Malay shadow play
Music is an integral element of shadow play theatre. It brings to life the epics, puppets and spirit of the shadow play. The 'Lagu Bertabik', or introductory piece of the Wayang Kulit musical ensemble, is probably the most powerful of all traditional Malay music. It is ancient, melodious and hypnotic, and like most musical pieces for the Wayang Kulit, is played by an ensemble of drums, gongs and a quadruple-reed oboe.
- Information in the full article includes
- The music
- The music of Wayang Kulit Melayu
- The music of Wayang Kulit Siam
