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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Field Recordings (Sumatra), Undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Field Recordings (Sumatra)
- Dates
- Undated
- Quantity
- 4 items : EC - 3 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); 4 WAV files (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 3:25:52
- Collection Number
- 1980005
- Summary
- Recorded in several locations in Sumatra; no dates specified.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English, Indonesian
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Contents: 80-5.1 - Hasapi performance and Gondang (55:10); 80-5.2 - Gendang (50:15); 80-5.3 - Simalungun (50:05); 80-5.4 - Simalungun (continued) (50:22)
See original archive sheets for more contents information.
This collection may have been recorded by Daniel Lev.
EC analog reels digitized 10/2016 (48 kHz, 24-bit) - 80-5.1.wav (48:06), 80-5.2.wav (47:50), 780-5.3.wav (47:24), 80-5.4 (47:46).
Notes accompanying recording (80-5.1):Title: Hasapi Performance and Gondang; UW: OD1 Sumatra 80-5.1EC; Entry Date: 2/28/80; Locus: Samosir Island, Toba Barak, North Sumatra; Performer(s): H.M. Sidabutar; Announcer: F. Silalahi; Instruments: Hasapi, a lute-like instrument, plucked with a bamboo pick. Bottle struck with metal striker.; Information: 1.Gondang onda-onda; 2.Gondang malim; 3.Gondang mula-mula; 4.Gondang somba-somba; 5.Gondang Mula Djadi na Bolon; 6.Gondang Batara Guru; 7.Gondang Debata Sore; 8.Gondang Debata Na Bala Bulan; 9.Gondang Hasahatan (not announced, possibly not performed); 10. Gondang Mula Djadi na Bolon; Note: "These seven melodies [#'s 3-10] are played in this order for large ritual feasts; each accompanied by its own circilar [sic] dance."; Note on bottom of page: "See accompanying sheets"; Note on back of sheet: "Gondang in the village of Simanindo, Samosir Island, Toba Batak: 1 gondang, large drum; 5 taganing, smaller drums; oluan & ogung, hanging gongs; sarunei, oboe-like instrument; doal, hand-held gong; panggora, hand-held gong; ihutan, hand-held gong."
Note: On 80-5.3 at around 01:45, the audio briefly drops out.
Documentation: Typed content list.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Oceania
- Sumatra
