Tanjidor

Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensemble developed in Jakarta, Indonesia. This musical ensamble took form of a modest orchestra, and was developed in the 19th century, pioneered by Augustijn Michiels or better known as Major Jantje in the Citrap or Citeureup area on the outskirt of Batavia. The instruments used are almost the same as a military band, a military-styled marching band and/or corps of drums/drum and bugle corps, usually consisting of select wind and percussion instruments. Other than Jakarta, tanjidor musical ensamble is also can be found in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.

Tanjidor

Tanjidor is a traditional Betawi musical ensemble developed in Jakarta, Indonesia. This musical ensamble took form of a modest orchestra, and was developed in the 19th century, pioneered by Augustijn Michiels or better known as Major Jantje in the Citrap or Citeureup area on the outskirt of Batavia. The instruments used are almost the same as a military band, a military-styled marching band and/or corps of drums/drum and bugle corps, usually consisting of select wind and percussion instruments. Other than Jakarta, tanjidor musical ensamble is also can be found in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.