music instrument

The bedug is not used in most gamelan performances, but is used in special ensembles like the , where it takes the place of the . In some pieces it is used together with the kendang, especially to accompany dance.

The bedug (javanese : bedhug) is one of the used in the Javanese . Unlike the more frequently-used ,the bedug is suspended from a rack and played with a padded mallet. Itis similar in size or larger to the largest kendang. It is notadjustable like the kendang, but has pegs holding the two identicalheads in place, similar to the Japanese . Its sound is generally deeper and duller than that of the kendang.

Bedug is musical instrument traditional , its was maked by goat skins with body from drum or wood