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Gordang Sambilan is a traditional art form of the Batak Mandailing tribe. The term "Gordang" means drum or large wooden gong, while "Sambilan" refers to the number nine. Gordang Sambilan consists of nine drums or large wooden gongs, each varying in length and diameter, which produce different tones. Typically, it is played by six people. The smallest drums, numbers 1 and 2, are known as taba-taba; drum 3 is called tepe-tepe; drum 4 is kudong-kudong; drum 5 is kudong-kudong nabalik; drum 6 is pasilion; and drums 7, 8, and 9 are referred to as jangat. Originally, Gordang Sambilan was performed only during sacred events. However, as social culture has evolved, it is now commonly heard at weddings, welcoming ceremonies, and major celebrations. As a cherished part of Indonesia's cultural heritage, Gordang Sambilan has even been performed at the presidential palace.

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