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There are three main set instruments in the Caklempong music group, which are "gereteh," "saua," and "tingkah." Caklempong is often played with other instruments such as "Gendang Ibu," "Gendang Anak," "bangsi," "serunai," and "pupuik." Sometimes, modern musical instruments such as rebana and kompang are also included to make it more lively. Caklempong or Talempong produces a static sound texture that is interconnected and harmonious.

Caklempong musical instruments are round in shape with a diameter between 15 and 17.5 centimeters, placed in a shelf or tray-shaped frame. The top of this instrument has a protrusion or button that is struck to produce sound. Each of these instruments produces a different tone and is usually played to accompany traditional dances such as Tari Piring, Tari Alang, Tari Payung, and Tari Linin.

Caklempong is a small gong that gives a name to a group of instruments consisting of four or five caklempong as well as a gong and a drum. The term can refer to a musical instrument, a group of players, or a genre of music. Each caklempong is round with a diameter between 15 and 17.5 centimeters and has a perforated hole at the bottom. At the top, there is a 5 centimeter diameter protrusion that is struck to produce a sound. Each caklempong emits a different tone, and its characteristic sound is produced by hitting the wood on its surface. Caklempong often accompanies traditional dances such as Tari Piring, Tari Pasambah, Tari Alang, Tari Suntiang Pangulu, and Tari Gelombang.

Caklempong is usually played with the accompaniment of an accordion or organ played using the player's right hand. In addition to the accordion, instruments such as saluang, gandang, serunai, and other traditional Minangkabau instruments are also played together. Caklempong can also accompany various types of traditional and modern music and has been used in several experimental gamelan pieces compiled by Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia in Surakarta.

In conclusion, the Caklempong performance structure begins with the "Master of Ceremonies", who is in charge of welcoming the host or guest of honor. Before the performance begins, a welcome speech will be given. The performance starts with the "Bansi" instrument and ends with the Talempong Pacik instrument. Next, the Caklempong Goyang group plays traditional Minangkabau melodies, starting with a slow tempo and ending with a fast tempo. Here, the Caklempong Goyang players will move according to the song, and the audience can also request a certain song as entertainment. To brighten up the atmosphere, sometimes the players also make spontaneous jokes accompanied by music. Caklempong Goyang performances usually end with a Saluang Dendang game.

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