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Jaipongan

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This style of Javanese dance and music grew out of another dance style, ketuk tilu. Jaipongan is an onomatopoeic moniker derived from the rhythmic and percussion-like expressive sounds made by band members to emphasize aspects of the music. The ketuk tilu structure was rhythmically quickened, and augmented with twist movements and other elements from rock & roll.