Sundanese dance
E157772
Sundanese dance is a traditional Indonesian performing art from the Sundanese people of West Java, characterized by graceful movements, rich musical accompaniment, and deep ties to local customs and rituals.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sundanese dance canonical | 1 |
| West Java performing arts | 1 |
| jaipongan dance | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1385244 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sundanese dance Context triple: [West Java, hasCulturalHeritage, Sundanese dance]
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A.
Balinese dance
Balinese dance is a highly expressive traditional Indonesian performance art from Bali, characterized by intricate hand gestures, dramatic facial expressions, and elaborate costumes, often accompanying religious and ceremonial events.
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B.
Sambas Malay
Sambas Malay is a regional variety of the Malay language spoken primarily in the Sambas area of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, known for its distinctive phonology and vocabulary.
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C.
Balinese
Balinese are an indigenous ethnic group of the Indonesian island of Bali, renowned for their Hindu-influenced culture, elaborate rituals, and distinctive arts such as dance, music, and sculpture.
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D.
Sanggar
Sanggar is a settlement on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia that was devastated by the catastrophic 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora.
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E.
Garba dance
Garba dance is a traditional, high-energy folk dance from the Indian state of Gujarat, typically performed in circles during the Navratri festival to honor the goddess Durga.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sundanese dance Target entity description: Sundanese dance is a traditional Indonesian performing art from the Sundanese people of West Java, characterized by graceful movements, rich musical accompaniment, and deep ties to local customs and rituals.
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A.
Balinese dance
Balinese dance is a highly expressive traditional Indonesian performance art from Bali, characterized by intricate hand gestures, dramatic facial expressions, and elaborate costumes, often accompanying religious and ceremonial events.
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B.
Sambas Malay
Sambas Malay is a regional variety of the Malay language spoken primarily in the Sambas area of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, known for its distinctive phonology and vocabulary.
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C.
Balinese
Balinese are an indigenous ethnic group of the Indonesian island of Bali, renowned for their Hindu-influenced culture, elaborate rituals, and distinctive arts such as dance, music, and sculpture.
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D.
Sanggar
Sanggar is a settlement on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia that was devastated by the catastrophic 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora.
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E.
Garba dance
Garba dance is a traditional, high-energy folk dance from the Indian state of Gujarat, typically performed in circles during the Navratri festival to honor the goddess Durga.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
intangible cultural heritage
ⓘ
performing art ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ |
| accompaniedBy |
live music ensemble
ⓘ
vocal songs ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Sundanese rituals
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harvest ceremonies ⓘ religious celebrations ⓘ village festivals ⓘ wedding ceremonies ⓘ |
| characteristic |
graceful movements
ⓘ
refined aesthetics ⓘ subtle body gestures ⓘ |
| costume |
kebaya
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sampur (scarf) ⓘ traditional Sundanese cloth (kain) ⓘ traditional headdress ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Indonesia ⓘ |
| culture | Sundanese culture ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Sundanese people ⓘ |
| function |
cultural identity expression
ⓘ
entertainment ⓘ ritual expression ⓘ social cohesion ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
court dance
ⓘ
folk dance ⓘ ritual dance ⓘ social dance ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
badaya dance
ⓘ
jaipongan ⓘ ketuk tilu dance ⓘ
linked to:
ketuk tilu
kuda renggong dance ⓘ merak dance ⓘ ronggeng dance ⓘ sisingaan dance ⓘ topeng Cirebon dance ⓘ |
| movementFeature |
circular patterns
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controlled facial expressions ⓘ hand and finger articulation ⓘ soft footwork ⓘ |
| region |
Banten
ⓘ
West Java ⓘ |
| taughtAt |
Indonesian cultural institutions
ⓘ
art schools in West Java ⓘ |
| transmission |
community training
ⓘ
oral tradition ⓘ |
| uses |
gamelan degung
ⓘ
linked to:
Gamelan
kendang (drums) ⓘ suling (bamboo flute) ⓘ traditional Sundanese music ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Sundanese dance Description of subject: Sundanese dance is a traditional Indonesian performing art from the Sundanese people of West Java, characterized by graceful movements, rich musical accompaniment, and deep ties to local customs and rituals.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.