Why was gamelan music created?

Java

Its exotic, interesting and the instruments sort of represent the rainforest's. Its very original.

Javanese and Sundanese( 2 different places in gamelan )play a soft dreamy type of tune were as Balinese plays more of a loud and dramatic effect.

Main Places in Gamelan

Sunda, Cirecon, Banyumas, Madura, kendiri, Majapahit, Banyuwang