Comparison of Physical Form of Sundanese Rebab and Javanese Rebab

Authors

  • Euis Karmila Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
  • Irwan Darmawan Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
  • M. Adi Yudha Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
  • M. Raihan Niki. S Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
  • Mayang Krismayanti Institut Seni Budaya Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract

Rebab as a string instrument has an important position in the gamelan which functions as a musical instrument pamurba song that still consistently maintains its existence in conventional music. Sundanese Rebab and Javanese Rebab are physically similar in terms of form, material, manufacturing process, and function in karawitan performances. This paper aims to find out the differences between Sundanese and Javanese rebab in terms of physical form (anatomy) or organology between the two. The form that has undergone some modifications does not eliminate the distinctive sound of Sundanese and Javanese rebabs. The creativity created by the rebab craftsman determines the extent of his imagination. The similar shape does not mean that it produces similar sound.

Keywords: Sundanese Rebab, Javanese Rebab, Physical Form, Stringed Instrument

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Published

2025-11-11

How to Cite

Euis Karmila, Irwan Darmawan, M. Adi Yudha, M. Raihan Niki. S, & Mayang Krismayanti. (2025). Comparison of Physical Form of Sundanese Rebab and Javanese Rebab. Pascasarjana ISBI Bandung Conference Series, 1(1). Retrieved from https://jurnal.isbi.ac.id/index.php/prosidingpasca/article/view/4565

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2024: Pascasarjana ISBI Bandung Conference Series Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arts and Culture: “Transforming New Creative Values in Arts and Culture”

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