Music functions in Prehistoric
Music
in prehistoric times is closely related to magic , which is the form of
the religious ceremonies , mystical ceremonies , such as healing the
sick, attempt to kill game animals , offering offerings in places
considered sacred . LEGACY - human relics of primitive man in the form of music at this age are not widely known . However
, based on evidence of the very limited , it can be seen that during
this period , there have been music in the form of songs which include
two types , namely :
1 . Songs to dance accompaniment during ceremony
In this song there is a strong integration between the lyrics / words , tetabuan accompaniment and dance to the rhythm of giving rise to occult powers . At penyanjiannya accompanied with sacred words with the aim of worshiping the spirits around him . This activity is done in hopes of getting a blessing in his life . They were fully convinced that the spirits they worship will grant all that the They asked , whether in relation to the problems of agriculture , animal husbandry , health , safety , and matchmaking . Through nyayian - nyayian as dance accompaniment that is , they deliver their petition to the spirits of the ancestors and is usually performed by several people simultaneously .
In this song there is a strong integration between the lyrics / words , tetabuan accompaniment and dance to the rhythm of giving rise to occult powers . At penyanjiannya accompanied with sacred words with the aim of worshiping the spirits around him . This activity is done in hopes of getting a blessing in his life . They were fully convinced that the spirits they worship will grant all that the They asked , whether in relation to the problems of agriculture , animal husbandry , health , safety , and matchmaking . Through nyayian - nyayian as dance accompaniment that is , they deliver their petition to the spirits of the ancestors and is usually performed by several people simultaneously .
2 . Chant for accompaniment Work Activity
At the time of doing a job , such as plowing fields or planting rice , magical chants could be heard . This song is meant to describe the encouragement to those who are working so excited and simultaneously in the work . Besides that , these songs are intended to give effect to the cultivated fields was doing . For example , during the singing of the rice plant is believed to give suggestions for the fertility of rice plants processed . Planting is not only accompanied by singing of course , but also accompanied by the sound of drumming equipment .
At the time of doing a job , such as plowing fields or planting rice , magical chants could be heard . This song is meant to describe the encouragement to those who are working so excited and simultaneously in the work . Besides that , these songs are intended to give effect to the cultivated fields was doing . For example , during the singing of the rice plant is believed to give suggestions for the fertility of rice plants processed . Planting is not only accompanied by singing of course , but also accompanied by the sound of drumming equipment .
In
some parts of Indonesia , until now this activity is still maintained
its existence in accordance with local customs are still preserved as a
national cultural asset . Music or sound art which is considered to have supernatural powers to be played tenderly and carefully . The situation is seen from the following aspects :
1 ) The rhythm , the accents of music played on instruments that sound powerful drumming . The sounds include the sound of gendering and gong .
2 ) presentation of the rule , ie a rule that includes the number of times the music should be played for the purpose of what the music is presented and what is its function .
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