topeng

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noun

A dramatic form of Indonesian dance with masked, costumed performers who interpret traditional myths and fables.

OriginIndonesian topeng ← Malay topeng →
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Meanings

nountopeng (countable and uncountable, plural topengs)

plural topengs

  1. countableuncountableA dramatic form of Indonesian dance with masked, costumed performers who interpret traditional myths and fables.
  2. countableA performer of this dance.

Origin

  1. Malaytopeng
  2. Indonesiantopeng
  3. Englishtopeng

From Indonesian topeng, from Malay topeng.

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APA

topeng. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeng

MLA

“topeng.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeng. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “topeng,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topeng.

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