The Kotekan is not played by a specific instrument, but rather it is a technique commonly used in Balinese Gamelan music. Gamelan ensembles typically consist of various instruments such as metallophones, gongs, drums, and flutes. The Kotekan technique involves the interlocking of two melodic lines played by different instruments within the ensemble to create a complex, fast, and rhythmic texture. So, the Kotekan can be played by different instruments depending on the specific composition and arrangement of the Gamelan ensemble.
The Kotekan is a musical technique commonly found in Balinese Gamelan music. It involves a fast interlocking rhythmic pattern played between two or more instruments. Though the Kotekan can be performed on various instruments, it is most commonly played by a pair of interlocking metallophones called the Jegogan and the Pemade. These instruments are part of the Gamelan ensemble, which typically comprises a combination of gongs, metallophones, drums, and other percussive instruments.
