Sundanese music

The word "Sundanese" originally referred to western part of Java Island and has a strong association with the highly centralized Sunda Kingdom based on Java Island and its high culture practiced by the nobleman class in its capital Parahyangan.

By contrast, scholars who cover a much broader region lay emphasis on folk culture.

[1] The people of Sundanese, who inhabit the westernmost third of the island of Java, are sometimes wrongly referred to by foreigners as Javanese.

Sundanese culture, language and music are quite distinct from those of the Javanese people of Central and East Java - although of course there are also elements in common.

The absolute tones depend on the scale used and the base frequency, which don't adhere to western standards.