THE GROUP CONCEPT OF BUILDING RASO BATALUN IN THE PERFORMANCE OF TALEMPONG RENJEANG ANAM SALABUHAN
ABSTRACT: The goal of this
article is to discuss talempong renjeang anam salabuhan as a cultural artefact,
in particular focusing on the group concept of building raso batalun in the
performance of talempong renjeang anam salabuhan in Luhak Nan Tigo,
Minangkabau. Raso batalun in the performance of talempong is the musical
expression created by the talempong player through the rhythmic treatment of
the talempong. The expression produced in a talempong performance can be
understood to reflect the musical ability of the talempong group in its
performance of various types of Guguah talempong. A group is the representation
of a social concept in Minangkabau society. Some talempong groups are formed on
the basis of common goals and interests without any family connections; other groups
are formed through family ties; and others are formed based on genealogical
connections. A musical unit is built through musical communication between the
talempong players through different rhythmic patterns. This musical
communication can be achieved when the players in the group have the same level
of perception, ability, and sense of musicality. It is this perception andsense
of musicality which are the initial foundations on which a talempong
performance is built, in accordance with the musical standard of each group. It
is believed that a high musical standard will not be reached if the role of a
particular player is taken over by another player from outside the group. The
group plays an important role in building a musical unit and a musical standard
in order to achieve raso batalun.
Keywords: galuik, group, Luhak Nan Tigo Minangkabau,
musical communication, musical standard, raso batalun, talempong renjeang
Author: Andar Indra Sastra
Journal Code: jpantropologigg150004
