What is it, by the way ?
A small gong, the Caklempong ( pronounced CHARK - LAME - PONG )is an instrument which is part of the Nobat. The Nobat or Royal Musical Ensemble is a form of traditional Malay music. It is considered as part of the royal regalia. The Nobat only plays on special occasions like the installation of the Sultan or King and his birthday.
The word nobat originates from the Persian word "naubat" which means nine types of instruments. Currently, only Terengganu, Kedah, Perak and Selangor have a nobat ensemble each, with different instrumentation by state.
There will be six musical instruments used – the gendang negara or large drum, gendang ibu, gendang anak, serunai (flute/clarinet), nafiri or trumpet and caklempong (small gong).
During the installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Nobat will play the Palu Palu Melayu tune as the royal regalia is being brought into the Balairong Seri (throne room). The other songs to be played would be Iskandar, Ibrahim Khalil and Seri Istana.
DIMENSION
Weight – 0.5kg
Height – 4 inch
Width – 3 inch
Length – 13 inch
PRICE : USD 3,200.00
