Resilience of Gamelan Semara Pagulingan Based on Evolutionary Cultural Experience

Abstract

Semara Pagulingan is one of the traditional Balinese music found in Teges Kanginan Village, with a pelog lima (five-tone tuning system), and classified as madya class court gamelan. The use of Semara Pagulingan in religious and social contexts is well preserved to this day, maintaining its identity and authenticity. Semara Pagulingan in Teges Kanginan, which is also called Palegongan, has distinctive and unique characteristics. These characteristics contain cultural values, norms, and customs that are strongly integrated within the community. The style of Teges Kanginan is accepted by the Balinese people, proving that this style of music has a distinct identity unique to Teges Kanginan that allows it to compete with various global cultural expressions. With its identity and style maintained, Semara Pagulingan has become the 'icon' of Teges Kanginan. Through the spirit of creativity, Semara Pagulingan is dynamic with openness, making itself an art genre with a local identity and global prestige.