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Rapai is a traditional Acehnese percussion instruments are included in a family frame drum, which is played by being hit by hand without using a stick.
Rapai often used in religious ceremonies in Aceh such as marriage ceremonies, circumcision apostles, fairs, accompany the dance, anniversaries, birthdays and so on, and is an integral part of the lives of the Acehnese either philosophically or culturally.
Rapai instrumental set the tempo, rhythm, tingkahan, clattering and made the atmosphere more lively and festive. The tool supports the chorus (melody) of Serune Kalee or Buloh merindu (brass with diatonic interval).
Various types Rapai:
- Rapai Daboh
- Rapai Geurimpheng
- Rapai Pulot
- Rapai Pase
- Rapai Child / behavior
- Rapai Story / lavatory
(Story source: http://musik.or.id/mengenal-alat-musik-rapai/)
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Photos: Rapai Pasee, one of type Rapai Aceh. Source: https://www.goaceh.co/site/disbudpar-provinsi-aceh/advertorial/baca/2016/08/14/wisata-halal-aceh-melalui-seni-musik-rapa-i-yang-berasal-dari-arab/