 Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensamble in the form of a modest orchestra, in this image using trumpet and helicon. | |
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Developed | Indonesia |
| Related instruments | |
| Gambang kromong, Keroncong | |
Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensemble developed in Jakarta, Indonesia.[1] This musical ensemble took the form of a modest orchestra and was developed in the 19th century, pioneered by Augustijn Michiels better known as Major Jantje in the Citrap or Citeureup area on the outskirt of Batavia.[2]
The instruments used are almost the same as a military band, a military-styled marching band, and/or corps of drums/drum and bugle corps, usually consisting of select wind and percussion instruments.[2] Other than Jakarta, tanjidor musical ensemble is also can be found in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.[3]
- ^ "From religious rituals to festive attractions: Indonesians prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year". The Jakarta Post. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
- ^ a b Media, Kompas Cyber (11 September 2009). "Mayor Jantje dan Tanjidor". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-07-13.
- ^ "Grup Tanjidor yang Diperkuat Para Pemain Muda". Pontianak Post (in Indonesian). 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2020-07-13.