Tanjidor
Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensemble developed in Jakarta, Indonesia. This musical ensemble took the form of a modest orchestra and was developed in the 19th century, pioneered by Augustijn Michiels better known as Major Jantje in the Citrap or Citeureup area on the outskirt of Batavia.
Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensamble in the form of a modest orchestra, in this image using trumpet and helicon. | |
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| Developed | Indonesia |
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| Gambang kromong, Keroncong | |
The instruments used are almost the same as a military band, a military-styled marching band , and/or corps of drums/drum and bugle corps, usually consisting of select wind and percussion instruments. Other than Jakarta, tanjidor musical ensemble is also can be found in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.
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