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Gamelan Gambang is a Balinese musical ensemble with a unique musicality, belonging to the gamelan saih pitu (seven notes) system. Each instrument in the Gambang Kwanji Sempidi gamelan possesses a distinct concept of tone harmonization and modulation. This study employs a qualitative descriptive research method, utilizing observation, interviews, discography, and documentation, alongside frequency measurement with the Curltone application. The research reveals that harmony in Gambang Kwanji Sempidi arises from the arrangement of Gambang tones, related to intervals or pitch distances – ngembat (octave), ngepat/ngempyung (quint), and nelu (quart). These intervals create four harmonization patterns. The xylophones playing pattern is supported by the gambang beater (panggul) with specific mallet spacing. Modulation, termed Sengkeran, involves transitions between basic tones, found in songs like Labdha and Manukaba.

The study concludes that the Gambang Gamelan in Kwanji Village is a hereditary cultural heritage with a unique concept of harmonization in its tone arrangement.The seemingly irregular composition of the gambang instrument tones demonstrates the foresight and artistry of its creator, who possessed expertise in tuning, aesthetics, philosophy, and ethics.Furthermore, the modulation system, known as Sengkeran, plays a crucial role in the musical patterns of the Gambang Kwanji Sempidi.

Penelitian lebih lanjut dapat dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi secara mendalam pengaruh filosofi dan kosmologi Bali terhadap sistem penalaan dan harmoni dalam Gamelan Gambang. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan meneliti lontar-lontar kuno atau melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan para pemangku tradisi. Selain itu, studi komparatif antara Gamelan Gambang Kwanji Sempidi dengan jenis gamelan Bali lainnya, seperti Gamelan Gong Kebyar atau Gamelan Semar Pegulingan, dapat memberikan pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif mengenai keunikan dan kekhasan Gamelan Gambang. Penelitian ini dapat berfokus pada perbedaan dalam sistem harmoni, teknik permainan, dan repertoar musik. Terakhir, penelitian mengenai dampak modernisasi dan globalisasi terhadap keberlangsungan tradisi Gamelan Gambang juga sangat penting. Studi ini dapat menginvestigasi bagaimana para musisi dan seniman Gamelan Gambang beradaptasi dengan perubahan zaman, serta bagaimana mereka menjaga dan melestarikan identitas budaya mereka di tengah arus globalisasi.

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