PERANAN R. A. A. WIRANATAKUSUMAH V DALAM PENYEBARAN TEMBANG SUNDA CIANJURAN
ABSTRACT: The main problems
studied in this article is how the creation process of the art of cianjuran
music and how far the role of R. A. A. Wiranatakusumah V in spreading the art
of cianjuran music in Priangan in the 20th century. To get the answers to those
problems, the historical research has been done with the method of research
which consists of four phases: heuristik, criticism, interpretation, and historiography.
The application of historical method is then ellaborated with social science
theories, among of those is the theory of change and continuity of K. J.
Veeger.
The result of the research indicates that the art of cianjuran music was
born as a creativity result of Cianjur aristocratics adopting from some vocal
arts among Sundanese society such as: poetry, degung, and kawih. In its growth,
the art of cianjuran adapts with the change of epoch so that its existence can
be kept well. In this case, R. A. A. Wiranatakusumah V had an important role in
spreading the art of cianjuran music in Priangan.
Penulis: Mohamad Yusuf
Wiradiredja
Kode Jurnal: jpantropologidd120073
