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3. The art of music

In addition to dance, the land of Sunda is also famous for its sound art. In playing degung,
there is usually a singer who performs Sundanese songs with distinctive tones and sounds. This
singer is usually a woman named sinden. Not just anyone can sing a song performed by sinden
because the tone and rhythm are quite difficult to imitate and learn. Below are some songs from
the Sundanese region:

 Bubuy Moon
 Ice Wax
 Manuk Dadali
 Tokecang
 Mojang Priangan

In addition, there are typical Sundanese musical instruments among which are:

 Angklung
 Calung
 Degung
 Kacapi
 Karinding
 Flute
 Tarawangsa
Tradisional House

Traditional Sundanese house in Julang Ngapak in Papandak, Garut
Traditionally the houses of the Sundanese are in the form of a stage with a height of 0.5 m
– 0.8 m or 1 meter above ground level. In old houses, some reach 1.8 meters in height. This kolong
itself is generally used to bind pets such as cows, horses, or to store agricultural tools such as hoes,

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