Caklempong is one of the traditional performing arts well-known in Negeri Sembilan. The traditional music of Caklempong originated from Minangkabau, West Sumatera. Caklempong is a set of small ‘gong’ or ‘bonang’ and each one of them has their own specific tone.
There are 3 basic set in one Caklempong ensemble, namely ‘gereteh’, ‘saua’, and ‘tingkah’. Caklempong is often played along with ‘Gendang Ibu’and ‘Gendang Anak’, ‘bangsi’ (harmonica), ‘serunal’ (flute) and ‘pupuik’ (a small trumpet-like instrument). However, modern instruments are now included, such as tambourine, ‘kompang’ etc to make it more ‘alive’.