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Busalanga Iron Meko Group
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Besides sasandu-accompanied song, the other main musical genre in Roti is the meko group, an ensemble of nine (or sometimes ten) either locally made iron or imported bronze, bossed gongs, and a labu drum. Usually played to accompany dance, meko group compositions are comprised of interlocking parts that may repeat indefinitely, played at uniform tempo and maximum volume. With its brash and bold style, the sound of the meko group provides a sharp contrast to the relatively quiet and introspective sasandu.