Kecak
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kecak is a noun meaning (anthropology, music) A type of ceremonial chant in Bali, based on the Ramayana story, where men sit in a circle and imitate the sounds of monkeys.
Meaning
(anthropology, music) A type of ceremonial chant in Bali, based on the Ramayana story, where men sit in a circle and imitate the sounds of monkeys.
Example Sentences
The kecak is performed as a spectacle rather than a ceremony and new versions are commissioned for festivals and TV.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kecapi, ketjak, kacapi, kotekan, kemanak, karyenda.
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