Editing Gamelan (section)

===Traditional theatre performances===
Traditional theater, especially on the islands of [[Java]] and [[Bali]], is mostly accompanied by gamelan. Traditional theaters such as [[kethoprak]], [[ludruk]], and [[sandiwara]] are accompanied by gamelan to enliven the show. Ketoprak is a traditional theater founded in central Java. The story is usually about the life of Javanese palaces and noblemen, often about the romance of the royal family members. Ketoprak is often performed in celebrations, such as weddings, circumcision, and Independence Day. It differs from Ludruk from east Java, which uses a contemporary setting and the story of common people and their economic struggles. All the performers of ludruk are males, even the female role is played by males. While Sandiwara is a traditional theatrical drama from west Java.

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File:Kethoprak Tobong Kelana Bhakti Budaya 1.jpg|[[Kethoprak]] (Javanese popular drama depicting legends, historical or pseudo-historical events). Performance by Kethoprak Tobong Kelana Bhakti Budaya, [[Bantul]], [[Yogyakarta]], [[Indonesia]]
File:Gedung Ludruk Irama Budaya oleh HS Sumiyani 2.jpg|[[Ludruk]] performance, [[East Java]], [[Indonesia]]
File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Toneelspelers uit het drama Sakuntala TMnr 10026810.jpg|[[Sandiwara]] performance, [[West Java]], [[Indonesia]]
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