Bongai
# Bongai

Malays playing gongs

Traditional

Bertitik

Bongai

Boria

Branyo

Caklempong

Dikir barat

Dondang Sayang

Gamelan Jawa

Gamelan Melayu

Gendang

Ghazal Melayu

Ghazal Parti

Kroncong

Kompang

Kulintangan

Mata-kantiga

Nobat

Rodat

24 Festive Drums

Modern

Contemporary

Hip Hop

Pop

Rock :

Music of Malaysia :

Media and performance :

Nationalistic and patriotic songs :

vte :

Bongai also known as Rontak Kudo, is a traditional folk music genre from the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. It can be sung as a solo, a duet or in a group with or without musical accompaniment.

## History

Bongai reached its peak of fame in the 1950s where it was considered a must in any ceremony held especially wedding ceremonies in Negeri Sembilan. It is also performed for specific purposes, especially as entertainment during the evenings, after work. Bongai simply refers to the ceremony of reciting a poem through song, it is sometimes accompanied by instrumentation. It was historically performed at night.

## Instruments

The musical instruments used in Bongai include: violin, rebana, gong, gendang, salung and tumbuk kalang. Besides these basic instruments, other instruments such as caklempong, bangsi, accordion and others can also be used.

Example of songs sung as part of Bongai include:

* "Anak Bocek"
* "Budu Landai"
* "Cantik Manis"
* "Donak Donai"
* "Kapeh"
