saron

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Scope note
Javanese metallophones consisting of thick bronze or iron slabs, usually six or seven but varying regionally, set on top of a wood trough or cradle, often elaborately carved, and struck with hammers of wood or horn. They exist in three sizes, and are important instruments in the Javanese gamelan.
saron
Accepted term: 27-Jan-2025