Dance and drama have played an important role in Balinese society. Through this medium, people learned about the tales of the ‘Ramayana’, ‘Mahabarata’ and other epic stories of Balinese historyIn Bali, traditional mucis is performed by ‘gamelan orchestra’ with its typically piercing and shimmering sounds. This percussion ensemble consists of bronze instruments with tuned metal keys, led by drums. There are a few wind and stringed instruments. The music is based on rhythmic and melodic cycles punctuated by gongs. Most villages in Bali own at least one set of ‘gamelan instruments for ritual occasions. Some sets are considered sacred and are played only during religious ceremonies.The following are brief descriptions of some of the more well-known dance/dramas that can be seen at regular performances throughout Bali.
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