boka

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A form of buka — The short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.

UncommonScrabble 10

Meanings

nounboka (plural bokas)

plural bokas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of buka (“kangaroo-skin cloak”).

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APA

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