Music is essentially a cultural form. The use of music and its playing technique is strongly influenced by cultural values including aesthetic principles of the producing society. Kotekan figuration in Balinese music, considered by many as a playing technique, is a fascinating musical concept loaded with local cultural values. This article demonstrates the governing Balinese cultural values embedded in kotekan. The aim of this presentation is to show that kotekan is a reflection of profound values of Balinese Hindu culture.