Pak Ketipak Ketipung
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Pak Ketipak Ketipung
- Instrumentation Mixed Choir (SAB)
- Editor Tommyanto Kandisaputra
- Edition Choral Score Download
- Publisher Hinshaw Music
- Order no. 02102876-DL
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Description:
The song "Pak Ketipak Ketipung" is a Malay folk song believed to have originated in East Sumatra, Indonesia. It is often sung at weddings and other celebrations to entertain family and friends, usually accompanied by small drums and accordions. Divided into two main parts, the rhythmic part is sung repeatedly to imitate the sound of a ketipung (small drum), contrasting with a more melodic line containing texts that offer advice or lessons about community and life values. This catchy song is suitable for high school, collegiate and community choirs in any concert or assembly setting, and can be enhanced with appropriate dance movements.