Karinding

Originally karinding is a tool used by the ancestor to repel pests in rice fields are low - decible sound very destructive pest concentration . Because it emits certain , then it is called it as a musical instrument . Not only used for the benefit bersawah , the ancestor played this karinding in traditional rituals or ceremonies . So no wonder if now also used as an accompaniment karinding still reading rajah . In fact , it is said , this karinding used by men to seduce or captivate likeable heroine . If this statement is true then we can guess that karinding , at that time , was a popular instrument among young people up to the girls will give more value to youth who expertly play . Possible existence today such as guitar , piano , musical instruments and modern - popular today .

Some sources state that karinding have existed even before the harp . If the harp has approximately five hundred year old then karinding thought to have existed since the past six centuries . And it turns out karinding was not only in West Java or Priangan alone , but by different tribes or regions in the country , even the various tribes in other nations also have this instrument - just different name alone . In Bali named genggong , Central Java named crawl , karimbi in Kalimantan , and some places in the " outside " named by zuesharp ( harp god Zues ) . And modern musical term used to refer to this karinding as mouth harp ( mouth harp ) . In terms of sound production was not much different , just how to play it just a little different : there are in trim ( on vibrate with at sentir ) , on tap ( hit ) , and some are in drag by using threads . While karinding the level encountered in the Sunda played the way in tap or hit .

The material used to make karinding ( in West Java ) , there are two types : kawung midrib and bamboo . The type of material and type of design forms karinding shows differences in age , place , and gender differences as users . Materials such as bamboo implant is more like a bun , it's for women , because women supposedly keep the plug in a bun . While the men using sheath kawung with shorter size , because they are stored in a regular tobacco store . But also as a place where the distinction made ​​, such as in the eastern Priangan , karinding more use bamboo as the material is a part of life . [ 1 ]

Karinding generally measure : 10 cm long and 2 cm wide . However, this measure does not apply absolute ; depending on the tastes of the user and the manufacturer - because this measure to some extent will affect the sound produced .

Karinding divided into three segments : the first segment being knocked Karinding place and cause vibrations in the middle segment . In the middle section there is a section of bamboo is cut to vibrate when karindingdiketuk with fingers . And the third segment ( far left ) serves as a handle .

How to play karinding quite simple , namely, by attaching the middle segment karinding in front of the mouth slightly open , then hit or menyentir far right end of the segment karinding with one finger to " needle " karinding was vibrating intensely . From vibration or vibra " needle " that produced sound diresonansi later by mouth . Sound issued will depend on the oral cavity , breathing , and tongue . Conventionally - according to the narrative Abah Olot - tone or pirigan in karinding play there are four types , namely : cicadas , gogondangan , rereogan , and the convoy .

  

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Some uniqueness Indonesia

In addition to several shortcomings that are inherent in this country we are Indonesian, but there are dozens of world records that should kitabanggakan as an Indonesian citizen as far blomada were able to break the record of Indonesia.

Here's a list of 24 world records owned by Indonesia:

1. Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world yangterdiri of 17,504 islands (9,634 islands including the yet to be named and 6,000 uninhabited islands).

2. Here are 3 of the 6 largest island in the world, namely: Borneo (the third largest island in the world wide with 539 460 km2), Sumatra (473 606 km2) and Papua (421,981 km2).

3. Indonesia is the biggest country in the world with Maritime waters covering an area of ​​93 thousand km2 and the length of the beach about 81 thousand km2 atauhampir 25% long beach in the world.

4. Java is the most populous island in the world with around 60% of Indonesia's population almost (about 130 million people) live on the island, which covers only 7% of the entire territory of Indonesia.

5. Indonesia is a country with the largest ethnic group in the world. There are more than 740 nationalities / ethnicities, where in Papua alone there are 270 tribes.

6. Countries with regional languages​​, namely, 583 languages ​​and dialects dari67 main languages ​​used by various ethnic groups in Indonesia. Language is Indonesian national language despite regions with the highest number of users in Indonesia is Javanese.

7. Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world. The number of Muslims in Indonesia around 216 million people or 88% of the Indonesian population. Also has the highest number of mosques and pilgrims home country in the world.

8. Buddhist monuments (temples) in the world is Borobudur temple in Central Java with a height of 42 meters (10 levels) and long relief more than 1 km. Estimated to be made over 40 years by the Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram Kingdom in the period (750-850).

9. Place the discovery of the oldest in the world of early humans, namely: Pithecanthropus Erectus expected from 1.8 million years ago.

10. Republic of Indonesia is the first country that was born after the end of World War II in 1945. Indonesia is the country's 70th oldest in the world.

11. Indonesia is the first country (so far the only one) that ever came out of the United Nations (UN) on the date January 7, 1965. RI rejoin the UN in 1966.

12. Indonesian badminton team is the most won badminton men's symbol of supremacy, Thomas Cup, as many as 13 times (the first time tahub 1958 & 2002).

13. Indonesia is a producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world (20% of world supply) is also the second largest tin producer.

14. Indonesia is ranked first in agricultural products, namely: cloves (cloves) and pala (nutmeg), and no.2 in natural rubber (Natural Rubber) and crude palm oil (Crude Palm Oil).

15. Indonesia is the largest exporter of plywood (plywood), which is about 80% in the world market.

16. Coral Reef (Coral Reef) Indonesia is the richest (18% of the world total).

17. Indonesia memiliki species ikan hiu terbanyak didunia yaitu 150 species.

18. Biodiversity Anggrek terbeser didunia : 6 ribu jenis anggrek, mulai dari yang terbesar (Anggrek Macan atau Grammatophyllum Speciosum) sampai yang terkecil (Taeniophyllum, yang tidak berdaun), termasuk Anggrek Hitam yang langka dan hanya terdapat di Papua.

19. Memiliki hutan bakau terbesar di dunia. Tanaman ini bermanfaat ntuk mencegah pengikisan air laut/abrasi.

20. Binatang purba yang masih hidup : Komodo yang hanya terdapat di pulau Komodo, NTT adalah kadal terbesar di dunia. Panjangnya bias mencapai 3 meterdan beratnya 90 kg.

21. Rafflesia Arnoldi which grows in Sumatra is the largest flower in the world. When the flowers bloom, reaching 1 meter in diameter.

22. Has the world's smallest primate, the Pygmy Tarsier (Tarsius pumilus) or also called Mount Tarsier length is only 10 cm. Animals like monkeys and their lives above the tree there in Sulawesi.

23. Place the discovery of the world's longest snake, Python Reticulates 10 meters in Sulawesi.

24. The world's smallest fish found recently in the muddy swamps of Sumatra. 7.9 mm long when mature or approximately mosquitoes. This fish body and does not have a transparent skull.

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INDONESIA CULTURE ENDANGERED

1. Hand Kiss On Parents

 

We as people of Indonesia virtuous definitely know the culture to be discussed this, but lately we can see, feel (maybe even experienced) already started to decrease. So, we try to lift me, so you want to restore our culture, a real culture.

2. The use of the right hand

Usually spelled "Salim", when in it is during my duty to parents when children want to go to school or say goodbye to another. Actually it is important tablets, in addition to instill the same love of our parents, kiss the hand as a sign of respect and thanks we are with them, have you kissed the hands of parents these days?

3. Smile and greet

When abroad anyway, I think it's okay to use either the right or left hand, but this is not our culture. Our culture teaches us to shake hands, give away, or eat with the right hand. (Unless it is in the habit Awarded lefty since birth).

4. discussion

Indonesia is still really! First image of our nation synonymous with suave and smiling. So, do not lose it, yes! There's no harm in this case also we ngelakuin, yet also beneficial for ourselves. Because that smile and greet worship it adds familiarity with around us.

5. Mutual Aid

One more cultural've rarely ditemuin especially in big cities such as Jakarta. Many people in big cities are only concerned with their egos, show off this is that, you want to be the leader of this group and even like a vigilante. But let us look at the villages that still uses this culture they live peacefully and trust each other, there is no such thing as elbow each other and dropping, try all the difference in the deliberation and consensus. So should you are 'still' feel younger must preserve this culture of Indonesia for the continuation of a peaceful and peace-loving.

And culture of the last

"That does not concern me!", "Weve my mind," Whats up bro? What's wrong with you guys? Hayoolah we as young people begin to rise again a sense of sympathy with the help carefully, because with this kind kebiasaann our nation could be free while the colonial period, ga tuh feeling suspicious, and used our union strong.

source:http://bersodagembira.blogspot.com/2012/06/5-kebudayaan-indonesia-yang-mulai.html

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HISTORY OF PROCLAMATION OF INDONESIA.

History, background and personalities involved in the process of independence

Background

On August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the United States which began to demoralize the spirit of the Japanese army in the world . A day later Enterprises Investigation Agency Preparation of Indonesian Independence BPUPKI , or Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai , renamed PPKI ( Committee for Indonesian Independence ) or also called Dokuritsu Junbi Inkai in Japanese , to further confirm the desire and goal of achieving the independence of Indonesia . On August 9, 1945 , the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki , causing the Japanese surrendered to the United States and its allies . This moment is also used by Indonesia to declare its independence .

Sukarno , Hatta , as leader PPKI and Radjiman Wedyodiningrat as former chairman BPUPKI flown to Dalat , 250 km northeast side of Saigon , Vietnam to meet with Marshal Terauchi . They reported that Japanese troops were on the verge of defeat and will give independence to Indonesia . Meanwhile in Indonesia , on August 10, 1945 , Sutan Syahrir had heard the news on the radio that the Japanese had surrendered to the Allies . The underground fighters preparing to declare independence , and rejected the independence given as gifts Japanese . On August 12 , 1945, Japan by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat , Vietnam , told Sukarno , Hatta and Radjiman that the Japanese government will soon grant independence to Indonesia and the proclamation of independence can be implemented within a few days , depending on how the PPKI . However for independence Indonesia Japan on August 24 . Two days later , while Sukarno , Hatta and Radjiman back to the homeland of Dalat , Sutan Syahrir urged Sukarno declared independence immediately because he thought the meeting in Dalat as a ruse Japan , because the Japanese all the time had to be surrendered to the Allies and to avoid a split in the nationalist camp , between the anti- and pro- Japanese . Syahrir Hatta told about the results of the meeting in Dalat . Sukarno did not yet convinced that the Japanese had surrendered , and the proclamation of independence of Indonesia when it could cause great bloodshed , and can have fatal consequences if the fighters Indonesia is not ready . Soekarno Hatta warned that Syahrir no right to declare independence because it is the right of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence ( PPKI ) . While it was entity Syahrir assume PPKI made ​​in Japan and the proclamation of independence by PPKI just a ' gift ' from Japan .

On August 14, 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allies . Japanese Army and Navy are still in power in Indonesia because of Japan has promised to restore the power in Indonesia into Allied hands . Sutan Sjahrir , Wikana , Dervish , and Chaerul Saleh heard this news through BBC radio . After hearing rumors of Japan would to its knees, urged young group old group to immediately proclaimed Indonesia's independence . But the old group did not want to rush . They do not want the bloodshed at the time of the proclamation . Consultation meetings were conducted in the form of PPKI . Youth group meeting does not approve it , given PPKI is a body set up by the Japanese . They want freedom to the efforts of our nation itself , not giving Japan . Sukarno and Hatta went to military rulers of Japan ( Gunsei ) to obtain confirmation in his office in Koningsplein ( Merdeka Square ) . But the office was empty . Sukarno and Hatta with Soebardjo then to the office Bukanfu , Rear Admiral Maeda , in Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara ( Maeda house on Jl Imam Bonjol 1 ) . Maeda welcome them with congratulations on their success in Dalat . He replied he had not received confirmation and are still waiting for instructions from Tokyo . Coming home from Maeda , Sukarno and Hatta immediately prepare Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee meeting ( PPKI ) on August 16 at 10 am the next day at the office Pejambon Road No. 2 to discuss all things related to the preparation of the Declaration of Independence . A day later , the pressure fluctuation which requires the taking of power by mounting Indonesia launched the youth of some golongan.Rapat PPKI on August 16 at 10 am was not implemented because of Sukarno and Hatta did not show up . Participants did not know the meeting happened Rengasdengklok events .

Rengasdengklok events

The young fighters, including Chaerul Saleh, Sukarni, and Wikana - which is said burning surge of heroism after discussing with the title Datuk Tan Malaka Ibrahim - who joined the underground movement lost patience, and at dawn on August 16, 1945. Together Shodancho Singgih, a member of PETA, and other youth, they brought Sukarno (along Fatmawati and Thunder are 9 months old) and Hatta, to Rengasdengklok, which became known as Rengasdengklok events. The aim is that Ir. Soekarno and Drs. Moh. Hatta is not affected by Japanese. Here, they re-assured Soekarno that Japan had surrendered and the fighters are ready to fight the Japanese, whatever the risk. In Jakarta, a young group, Wikana, and old groups, namely Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo negotiations. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo agreed to proclaim the independence of Indonesia in Jakarta. Then diutuslah Yusuf Ahmad Soebardjo Kunto to take into Rengasdengklok. They picked Ir. Sukarno and Drs.Moh. Hatta returned to Jakarta. Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo managed to convince the youth to not rush to declare independence. After arriving in Jakarta, they return to their homes. Given that the hotel Des Indes (now a shopping complex in Harmony) can not be used for meetings after 10 pm, then Rear Admiral Maeda bid to use his house (now a museum building proclamation formulation) as a meeting place PPKI received by Indonesian leaders.

Meeting Soekarno / Hatta with Major General Rear Admiral Nishimura and Maeda

The next evening , Sukarno and Hatta returned to Jakarta . Major General Moichiro Yamamoto , Chief of Army Staff to XVI ( Army ) who became head of the military government ( Gunseikan ) in the Dutch East Indies would not accept Sukarno - Hatta delivered by Tadashi Maeda and ordered Major General Otoshi Nishimura , Head of the General Affairs Department administration militerJepang , to accept the arrival of the troupe. Nishimura argued that since the afternoon of August 16, 1945 has received orders from Tokyo that Japan should maintain the status quo , can not give permission to prepare the proclamation of Indonesian independence , as had been promised by Marshal Terauchi in Dalat , Vietnam . Sukarno and Hatta regretted that decision and the insinuated Nishimura whether an officer 's attitude is excited Bushido , a broken promise that mercy by the Allies . Finally Sukarno - Hatta requested that do not impede the work PPKI Nishimura , perhaps by way of pretending not to know . Looking at the hot debate Maeda quietly leave the room having been warned by Nishimura order Maeda Tokyo obey and he knows as Navy liaison officer ( Kaigun ) in the Army ( Rikugun ) he does not have the authority to decide .

Once out of the house Nishimura , Sukarno - Hatta toward the house of Admiral Maeda ( now Jalan Imam Bonjol 1 ) accompanied by Myoshiguna conduct a meeting to prepare the text of the Proclamation . After greeting Sukarno - Hatta left arguing with Nishimura , Maeda resigned to her bedroom . Preparation of the text of the Proclamation made ​​by Sukarno , M. Hatta , Achmad Soebardjo and witnessed by Soekarni , BM Diah , Sudiro ( Grandma ) and Sayuti Melik . Myoshiyang half drunk sitting back in a chair listening to the preparation of the text , but then there is a sentence of Shigetada Nishijima as if he took interfere preparation of the text of the proclamation and suggested that the transfer of power that just means the administrative power . On this Bung Karno confirmed that the transfer of power that means . Bung Hatta , Subardjo , B. M Diah , Sukarni , Sudiro and Malik Sajuti nothing but justify the claim in some quarters Nishijima Nishijima claims still in propounded. Once the concept is complete agreed upon , Sajuti copying and typing the manuscript using a typewriter captured from the German Navy offices , owned by Major ( Marine ) Dr . Hermann Kandeler . At first reading of the proclamation will be made at the Field Ikada , but since security reasons Sukarno moved kekediaman , East 56th Street Pegangsaan ( sekarangJl. Proclamation no. 1 ) .

Manuscript Reading Seconds Proclamation

Negotiations between groups of young and elderly groups in the preparation of the text of the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence took place at 2:00 to 4:00 a.m. in the morning . Written proclamation in the dining room at the Admiral Tadashi Maeda jln Imam Bonjol No. 1 . The authors of the text of the proclamation is Ir . Sukarno , Drs . Moh . Hatta , and Mr . Ahmad Soebarjo . Concept proclamation written by Ir . Sukarno himself . In the front room , attended BM Diah Sayuti Melik , Sukarni and Soediro . Sukarni proposed that the text of the proclamation was signed Ir . Soekarno and Drs . Moh . Hatta on behalf of the Indonesian nation . Indonesia 's Proclamation text typed by Sayuti Melik . The next morning , August 17, 1945 , at the residence of Sukarno , East 56th Street Pegangsaan was attended, among others Soewirjo , Wilopo , Gafar Pringgodigdo , Tabarani and Trimurti .

The event begins at 10:00 pm with the reading of the proclamation by Sukarno and spliced ​​a short speech without text . Then the flag , which had been sewn by bu Fatmawati , hoisted , followed by remarks by Soewirjo , deputy mayor of Jakarta at the time and Moewardi , led Barisan Pioneer . In the first Trimurti asked to raise the flag but he refused on the grounds pengerekan flag should be carried by a soldier . Therefore instituted Hendraningrat Latif , a soldier PETA , assisted by Soehoed for the task . Young woman emerged from behind a tray flag ( Sang Saka Merah Putih ) , which is sewn by Fatmawati few days earlier . After the flag fluttering , audience sing Indonesia Raya . Until now , the inheritance flag is stored in the National Museum of Tugu Monument . After the ceremony took place , approximately 100 members of the Barisan -led Pioneers S. Brata come in a hurry because they do not know where the sudden change of Ikada to Pegangsaan . They demanded a repeat reading of the Proclamation Sukarno , but was rejected . Hatta finally give a brief mandate to them . On August 18, 1945 , the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence ( PPKI ) take decisions , validate and establish the Basic Law ( Constitution ) as the foundation of the Republic of Indonesia , which became known as the Constitution 45 .

Thus formed the government in the form of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia ( Republic of Indonesia ) with sovereignty in the hands of the people who carried out entirely by the People's Consultative Assembly ( MPR ) which will be established later . After that Sukarno and M. Hatta was elected upon the recommendation of Oto PPKI Iskandardinata and approval of the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia first . President and Vice President will be assisted by a National Committee .

Proclamation Text Content

Kami bangsa Indonesia dengan ini menjatakan kemerdekaan Indonesia. Hal-hal jang mengenai pemindahan kekoeasaan d.l.l., diselenggarakan dengan tjara seksama dan dalam tempo jang sesingkat-singkatnja.

Djakarta, hari 17 boelan 8 tahoen 05 Atas nama bangsa Indonesia. Soekarno/Hatta

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Talempong Pacik

Talempong is a term known by the Minangkabau society as a musical instrument (a small gong ) and or the music itself talempong . In each area in North Sumatra ' s music and music instrument ever live and work in the midst of community supporters .

Talempong as a music instrument made ​​of metal . Usually made ​​of brass , iron , or copper , resulting in a buzzing sound . The buzz was then harmonized with different pitched talempong and other musical instruments .

Talempong duduak and talempong paci traditional talempong a two genres of music that grew and developed until now . Pengistilahan aims to distinguish both musical genres . Despite the fact that both instruments are also Often Referred to as talempong or calempong only by supporting community . In a game called batalempong or bacalempong . Talempong made ​​by welded by iron padai to form such a way , resembles the shape of a small gong .

Pacik talempong music is a kind of art form ensambeltelempong . His name is also the ensemble 's music must be played by a group . The concept of this group is very important in building harmony and connect dial - tones or interlocking . In this case , each musician must be compact and have a direct appreciation ( special musical traditions talempong ) , resulting in a unity born of sound arrangement in groups .

Genre talempong Pacik priority rhythmic fabric of the game towards an outcome in the form of short melodies are always evolving , accompanied by several other instruments in rhythmic functions such as gandang and rapa'i ( single -headed frame drum ) , and musical instruments are functioning predicted pupuik melodic . Pupuik sieve or pupuik lioloyang has many tongues ( multiple - reed ) is also Considered to be not so important in music composition talempong Pacik ; musical functions not directly related to aspects of the interlocking
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Unfortunately , the musicians also talempong until now difficult to find , except the pemainpupuik predicted with limited capabilities that exist , and even then rarely dijumpai.Talempong Minangkabau containing two very important element in the music , rhythms and traditional elements melodi.Secara yaituunsur two elements always evolved from pattern - simple pattern to the pattern of the game is quite complicated .

Talempong Pacik relatively large in terms of the names of the songs , but sometimes found basic similarities between the song telempong Pacik a repertoire of other villages to villages , while a different name or song title . Instead , the song of the same name but different base composition , it is still a different song .

This happens Because of the role of artists who left the musical tradition . In the process of spreading Occurs cross inheritance , for example , the heir bequeathed to people in the area or other villages . Sometimes the artists do not know the name of the song , they just know the composition of the music , but for some reason they have to give the name of the music at the request of certain parties and there was a similarity in name with the name of the song that has Existed elsewhere .

Drum in the ensemble function talempong Pacik not always sama.Perbedaan that tampakpada generally in terms of the pattern of drum rhythms with rhythm patterns talempong . Several other groups using drums in function results reinforce the fabric of rhythm ( interlocking ) talempong game while talempong paciklainnya group using only drums as tempo control and provide accents in the form of a constant rhythm .

Like a traditional music instrument of the West Sumatra , talempong Pacik usually played when the custom event . For example , traditional weddings and other events . So this Pacik talempong art Attracted many supporters . To preserve it , talempong usually in perlombakan to rate Provinces .

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Sasando

Sasando is a traditional musical instrument of culture Rote , East Nusa Tenggara . People rote call ( Sasandu ) , meaning that tools that vibrate or beep . Or in the language of mussels often call sasando , stringed musical instrument that is played by plucking with the fingers of the hand . Sasando is a musical instrument which is plucked . Sasando supposedly been used in the community Rote since the 7th century .

The main ingredient is sasando long bamboo tube form . Then in the middle , a circle from top to bottom are given support or wedge - wedge - in prank - called rote language where strings or strings stretching around the bamboo tube , resting from the top down . Senda This gives a different tone to each passage strings . At first tuner stringed instrument made ​​of wood , to be played later diketok to set the right tone . Then this sasando tube placed in a container made ​​of woven palm leaves called haik . Haik is what serves as a resonance sasando .

There are several versions of folk ceritra which tells about the early sasandu / sasando , including terdamparnya ceritra This stems from a young man named Sangguana Ndana island . Then by the local people, he was brought before the king takalaa . This was the beginning Sangguana meeting with the king's daughter . Sangguana fell in love with the princess , but the king has a requirement to receive Sangguana . Sangguana asked the king to make another musical instrument from another . In his dream to play musical instruments Sangguana beautiful shape with a melodious voice . Dreams that inspired Sangguana to make musical instruments such as the king desired . Instrument was named sasandu . The sasandu then given to the daughter of the king and the king's daughter to name Hitu ( seven ) the meaning of the name is because the 7 ( seven ) sasando strings vibrate when plucked simultaneously . Sangguanapun eventually marry the king's daughter , because it managed to meet the wishes of the king . Therefore , the function and use , sasando usually played to accompany singing , imitating chants , poetry readings accompanied Rote area also for envy dance , entertain and grieving families who are having a party . There is no requirement or special ritual to be able to play them . Anyone can learn to play it .

Sasando rapid development commencing , originated from strings sasando 7 ( pentatonic ) as sasando gong , because it is usually played with the rhythm of gongs , gong sasando then evolved into a stringed musical instrument pentatonic with 11 ( eleven ) strings . Sasando gong is very popular in the islands of Rote .


Then estimated at the end of the 18th century sasando change , from sasando gong to sasando violin . Sasando violin is more developed in Kupang . Sasando violin named because the tones that exist in tone on the violin imitating sasando . Diatonic tone and looks like sasando gong but bamboo shape and diameter greater than sasando gong and the number of strings on a violin sasando more, initially 30 tones later developed into 32 to 36 strings . Sasando violin there are 2 forms of sasando to form a resonating chamber made ​​of palm leaves / haik and sasando violin with a resonating chamber shape made ​​of wood or multiplex ( box / box / crate ) . As we often see on banknotes five thousands emissions in 1992.


Recency has created an electric sasando worked on since 1958 and in 1960 was successfully completed Sasando Electrical and get the perfect sound with the original sound . This form of electrical sasando made ​​as many as 30 strings . His first was Arnoldus Edon maker , and made ​​his first electric sasando directly below to Jakarta by Thobi Messakh ( traditional leaders from Rote ) . The most important tool in the electrical sasando , besides sasando body and strings , is a spool ( pickup ) which is a transducer that will convert string vibration into electrical energy , and then passed through the wires and into the amplifier .

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Nusa Tenggara » Nusa Tenggara Timur » Kab. Rote Ndao

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Rebab

At the very least, Trigon has been known since the 9th century, spread through trade routes Islam more from North Africa, the Middle East, parts of Europe, and the Far East (East and Southeast Asia). Fiddle, rebap, rabab, rebeb, rababah, or al-rababa derived from the Arabic, which means (arc) or (gondewa). In West Java, fiddle is a stringed instrument that has two or three pieces of metal strings, usually rebuat of copper.

Section that extends fiddle made ​​of jackfruit wood. In the heart-shaped body tebuat of hollow wood and covered with skin, intestine, or urinary dried ox, as a resonator or speakers. Rebabtermasuk the gamelan instruments, used in a puppet show, kliningan, or as a companion song celempungan Cianjuran (mamaos). Together harp, this tool is also used as praising sinden. Especially in the gamelan, fiddle function not only as a companion, but also serves to guide the direction of the song.


In the art of puppetry, fiddle sound that softly makes it one instrument opener. In addition, the wide area coverage and can tune into any barrel, fiddle serve as a bellwether songs and other musical instruments also leads to switch from one setting to another. No wonder if anyone mentions that the fiddle is a song leader.

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Celempong

Celempong Aceh is a traditional instrument with similar working principles are like Sharon . However, these instruments are made ​​of wood , and is not arranged within the framework of the patent , but rather a separate sheet after sheet , and only compiled when will be played , ie on the lap .

Materials and Structures Celempong
This instrument is composed of several pieces of wood pieces ( 5-7 pieces ) , ie, wood or wood Tampu senguyung , which has the characteristics of lightweight yet tough . Each sheet sized piece of wood is different , ranging from the smallest to the largest . Length ranged from 25 to 30 cm , while the width is 6 to 8 cm . The top of the convex -shaped pieces of wood , while the underside ditoreh to establish a niche . This can be understood as an attempt to optimize the sound that will be produced this tool .


How to Play and History Celempong
When they wanted to play Celempong , The first player must sit with legs stretched straight forward , compose Latas Celempong wood pieces , ranging from thigh to toe , and arranged in order from the largest to the smallest . Distance between the right and left legs can be adjusted in such a way as to create the desired sound effects Celempong . After a well-organized in his lap , ready Celempong played by knock - tap by means bat . Some of the traditional song played by this instrument is Cico Bath , Horse Lodeng , Open Doors , Nyengok Bubu , and Cak Siti . In addition , Celempong also commonly used to accompany dance Inai .


Among the people of Aceh , Celempong usually played by women , especially young women . But today , the instrument is rarely played , especially by the young women . Book Encyclopedia of Music and Dance Special Region Aceh Provincial Department of Education and Culture published in 1986 stated that around the years making book , these instruments are still played , albeit limited among mothers who had been old . In the same book , it is mentioned that is not known about the detailed history Celempong . But this instrument is estimated to have been around and played in derah Tamiang since more than 100 years ago .

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Sumatera » Aceh

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Angklung

Angklung is a bamboo musical instrument played by means vibrated . The resulting sound is the effect of the collision bamboo tubes that make up the instrument . These instruments are classified into the type of music that idiofon or instrument sound sources from basic ingredients . Angklung is generally known to come from West Java . Since November 2010 , UNESCO designates it as one of the world's cultural heritage , with categories Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity .

Etymology
Said to have originated from the word angklung Sundanese ( angkleung - angkleungan ) , which describes the motion of the players Angklung body swinging to the beat that sounded. However , there are also who believe in the word comes from Klung angklung , the bamboo instruments sound artificial . While the other theory says , the word " angklung " comes from the Balinese language , which is a number and lung . Numbers mean tone , while the lung means broken , or in other words , meaningful tone angklung incomplete .
History of Angklung
According to Dr . Groneman , Angklung has been there in the land of the archipelago , even before the Hindu era . According to Jaap Kunst in his book Music in Java , except in West Java Angklung can also be found in South Sumatra and Kalimantan . Beyond that , the Lampung , East Java and Central Java also recognize the instrument .

In the Hindu era , the era of the Kingdom of Sunda , Angklung become an important instrument in a variety of celebrations , especially with regard to planting rites , especially rice . Within the Kingdom of Sunda , recorded since the 7th century , Angklung played as a form of worship of Goddess Sri ( goddess of rice / fertility goddess ) , that He bestows his blessing on crops and people's lives . Not only as a medium of worship of the gods , in the days of the Kingdom of Sunda , Angklung is also a musical instrument played as morale boosters in the war , including the Bubat War , as told in the Song of Sunda .

Today, it is an instrument Angklung Angklung gubrag oldest well-preserved . Angklung is made in the 17th century in Jasinga , Bogor . Other ancient angklung can still track down there in Sri Baduga Museum , London . Meanwhile , most older Angklung tradition can be found in communities Baduy ( Baduy ) , precisely in the area of ​​Lebak , Banten . To this day , they are still functioning as the angklung which inherited his ancestors , which accompany the rite of planting .

In 1938 , Daeng Soetigna , citizens of Bandung , created angklung with diatonic scales . Angklung Daeng Sutigna innovation is different from the angklung in general are based on scales or salendro trradisional pelog . Innovation is then made ​​freely Angklung can be played harmoniously with Western musical instruments , and even can be presented in the form of an orchestra . Since then , Angklung increasingly reaping the fame , until finally the United Nations , through UNESCO , on 18 November 2012 , recognizing it as a world heritage that must be preserved . After Soetigna Daeng , one of his students , Udjo Ngalagena , continuing efforts Teacher popularize Angklung discovery , by establishing " Saung Angklung " in the Bandung area . To this day , the place that became known as the " Saung Angklung Udjo " is still a center of creativity with regard to Angklung

The types of Angklung
angklung Baduy
Baduy Angklung Angklung is played by people Baduy ( Baduy ) , in Banten . As alluded to earlier , there is the tradition of the Angklung Baduy community is fairly ancient , and still preserved as a function of their ancestors exemplified , the accompanying rites farmed ( rice ) . In the Baduy community , which is divided into two groups , ie groups of Outer Baduy ( Kajeroan ) and groups of Baduy ( Outer periode ) , which only citizens are entitled to make Angklung Baduy Jero , it was not everyone , but only those who are descendants of Angklung makers . Meanwhile , residents of Outer Baduy Angklung not make , but just buy it from people Baduy Jero . Angklung names in Baduy of the biggest is : ovary , ringkung , Dongdong , gossip , engklok , ovary leutik , torolok , and roel .
Angklung dogdog lojor
Art dogdog lojor contained communities Kasepuhan Pangawinan Pancer , who inhabit approximately Mist Mountain , which borders the area of ​​Jakarta , Bogor and Lebak . Lojor dogdog term itself actually taken from the name of one of the instruments in this tradition , namely dogdog lojor . However , Angklung also get a portion of that is important here , especially in the tradition of function , namely as a companion planting rites . Having people there to Islam , in its development , the art is also used to accompany circumcision and marriage . In dogdog lojor art , there are 2 instruments dogdog lojor and 4 big angklung instruments .
angklung Badeng
Badeng Angklung is an art that uses as its main instrument . Badeng art found in the village of Sanding , Malangbong District , Garut . Along with the development of Islam , Arts Badeng also used for the sake of propaganda and entertainment . Nevertheless , it is believed in the arts Angklung Badeng also have the same roots tradition , namely as a companion planting rites . In Badeng arts , played 9 fruit Angklung , namely 2 roel angklung , angklung intelligences 1 , 4 Angklung Angklung ovaries and father , 2 angklung children ; 2 dogdog fruit , fruit fly or gembyung 2 , and 1 manacle .
In addition to the three above Angklung art tradition , many other areas in West Java Angklung who also inherited the tradition , namely Angklung Beans ( Priangan / Bandung ) , Angklung Badud ( Priangan East / Kudat ) , and Angklung Bungko ( Indramayu ) .
angklung Padaeng
Padaeng is Angklung Angklung is now widely known, namely Angklung Daeng Soetigna innovation results , which use diatonic scales . In line with the theory of music , Angklung Padaeng specifically grouped into two , namely : angklung melody and accompaniment angklung . Angklung is a specific melody consists of two tubes with a different tone of voice one octave . At one unit angklung , angklung melody generally there are 31 small and 11 large melodic angklung . Meanwhile, the angklung Angklung accompaniment is used as a companion to play harmony notes . Voice tube consists of 3 to 4 , according to the diatonic chord . After Daeng Soetigna innovation , other reforms to the growing angklung . Some of them are : Angklung Sarinande , Arumba , Angklung Toel , and Angklung Sri Murni .

Angklung Playing Techniques
Play an angklung is basically very simple , one hand holding the frame angklung , and the other hand to produce a sound swing . There are three basic techniques wiggle angklung , namely :
Kurulung ( shakes ) , is the most commonly used technique , where one hand holds the order angklung , angklung and other hands shaking over the desired tone , until the tubes one after clashing bamboo and producing sounds .
Trowel ( jerky ) , which is the basic technique in which the tube is pulled quickly by the fingers into the palm of the right hand , so angklung will beep once ( stacato ) .

Tengkep , ie similar techniques as kurulung , but one does not go on hold tubes vibrate .

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Jepara Carving

Carving is the main craft of the town of Jepara . Jepara carving of wood in there to production places closely with experts Jepara carving chisel as a center of production is in the village center kerjinan mulyoharjo to Jepara carving and sculpture . What is meant here is carved from wood that can be derived from teak , mahogany , sengon and others. In the city of Jepara in almost all districts have furniture and wood carving in accordance with their own expertise . Results from Jepara carving can be a variety of forms ranging from sculpture motifs , leaf motifs , and other relief .
According to the history of why people have expertise in Jepara wood carving chisel is supposedly in earlier times when there was a great artist named Ki Adi Sungging Luwih . She lived in this famous kerajaan.Kepiawaian Sungging Ki and finally mengetahuinya.Singkat king king tale picture book intended for the queen to Ki Sungging . Ki Sungging can complete the picture well but when Ki Sungging want to add black paint on her hair , there are scattered paint the picture empress thigh so it looks like tahilalat.Kemudian handed over to the king and the king was very impressed with the results karyanya.Namun fate would king suspicious of Ki Ki Sungging difikir Sungging ever seen because of the naked queen mole on her thigh picture . Finally the king punish Ki decoration with a chisel told to make a statue of the empress in the air by the kite .
Carving sculptures empress already half finished but suddenly a strong wind came and the statue fell and brought to Bali . That is why the people of Bali is also renowned as an expert to make a sculpture . And for chisels used by ki Sungging falling behind the mountain and fall chisel in place is what is now recognized as a growing place Jepara carving .
Regardless of legend and history , Jepara carving has now been able to thrive and even is one part of the " breath of life and pulse of the economy " Jepara community . In order to improve the quality of human resources , for example, is done through high school education Handicraft Industry Affairs and Technology Academy Timber and non- formal education through courses and exercises . With penigkatan quality of human resources is expected not only to boost the quality of the product , but also boost the capability of the Jepara artisans and entrepreneurs in the reader market opportunities with all tentutannya .
Jepara carving has a characteristic that indicates that the original carving from Jepara or not . One characteristic that is contained in the form of patterns and motifs . For their own motives can be seen from : Leaves trubusan consisting of two kinds of views of the stalk out of the recesses and is out of the branch or ruasnya .
Original Jepara carving motifs are also visible from Tufts or end niches where fan-like leaves that are open at the end of the tapered leaf . And also there are three or four fruit seeds out of the base of the leaf . In addition , niche play style stalk lengthwise and spread to form small branches that fill the room or beautify .
Typical characteristics of the above is sufficient to represent the identity of Jepara carving . The forms carving patterns there is also a chisel inserted by experts in various household items such as chairs or tables in the example given typical Jepara carving , also another example that given a photo frame with typical Jepara carving .
Improved product quality and quality control has become an obsession Jepara in entering the international market , which aims to increase foreign confidence to Jepara industrial products .
Jepara is known as the largest furniture producer in Indonesia on July 17, 2010 has broken the record Indonesia in woodcarving activities together in one place that brings 502 people , so the district MURI record " Bumi Kartini " in the record book for 4391 . MURI charter or certificate is handed over the Chief of the Indonesian Record Museum in Ariyani represent Siregar ( Deputy Manager ) to the Regent of Jepara Drs . Hendro Martojo , alon - alon MM in Jepara simultaneously in title race carved to commemorate the anniversary of Jepara regency .

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Batak mask art

WORKS OF ART THAT ALMOST NEVER ABSENT IN TRADITIONAL CEREMONY BATAK

Faithfulness is an attitude to life that many people traditional Batak Batak culture to determine the pattern . Faithful and obedient to the customs , traditional bertatakrama loyal , obedient and respectful to the fathers led sustainable traditional Batak culture .
Mask or a mask is a picture or a sculpture in the form of a person or an animal face . Masks are generally made ​​of wood , although some are made ​​from other materials so that it can be used on the face or head person for the purposes of ritual or dance . Face is depicted dispositions , figures or symbols specific to give effect as intended by its creator . Masks with magical effects have long been grown in the community . Mask image inscribed on earthenware jug or another , in bronze , bronze drums , etc. , has been around since prehistoric times .
Mask as decorative apparently is one of the aspects of the art world's oldest and has the function of the public trust that bring the spirits of ancestors and magical value , in addition to have a symbolic value . That is why the mask is almost never absent in traditional ceremonies , particularly in Batak society .
In areas Karo Batak mask called " Gundala - Gundala , " in Simelungun " - huda huda , " in Pakpak Dairi " mangkuda - horse . " Masks displayed on a rainy call such ceremony , as well as entertainment kings ( both living and the departed spirits ) . Kings are royal patron or the entire community .
Mask appearance in Batak Karo , Simelungun , Tapanuli , Pakpak Dairi , tend to shape the theater , as well as dance masks contained in Java , Bali and Madura background philosophy of life depicted aesthetically with music and song . The difference, Batak mask shops are more limited than the mask of Java , Bali and Madura .
Decorative masks were developed in various regions in Indonesia since prehistoric times especially with the growing influx of foreign influence , especially China . In Batak communities thrive mask art since the early 20th century , especially in the area Gundala - Gundala Simelungun .
Basis or background of the development of art in society Batak mask is the same , ie, as a means to invoke and worship the spirits of ancestors . In its development, variations arise differences in various regions .

Mask Simalungun

The story is still very impressive in the local community, the development of art in the area Simelungun mask originated from the royal family Simelungun sad story. Son died of a single king, the king of sad. Moreover, the empress ("Puang balloon") to languish. The whole kingdom was filled overcast distress. In this kind of trouble arose among the people attempt to entertain the royal family, but the time never succeeded. Then there was a brilliant idea that is organizing the show with a funny story in the form of mask dance. Mask made ​​from bamboo or some similar midrib, made ​​in the form and expression are funny and danced in a motion system that funny anyway. King and Puang balloons can be entertained. Then the mask dance is growing very popular and populist as well as dance-huda huda. Mask itself more and more perfect, but the material is not midrib longer durable wood with carvings and attractive colors and a cute style. Simelungun mask is believed to be the early stages of Batak mask in general.
Basically Simelungun mask consists of four figures only, ie one woman, two men and one bird. Face style is not spooky, but tend to be romantic and funny. Exresi humble but optimistic, charming, according to the historical background, which is to entertain the royal family was grief-sorrow.

Mask Tapanuli

Just as in the Simelungun, in Tapanuli arts (performing) mask also from folklore about kedudukaan king and queen because her beloved son's death. Here the figures mask to entertain it consists of a pair of men and women, with the size of the mask just enough to cover the face. Used in the form of dance with drumming without special dialog.
The Gale-gale, which means gentle a puppet / human-shaped wooden sculpture male, approached the teenager in natural size, furnished in traditional costumes Batak. Every part of his body given and strap joints such that someone (puppeteer) to the accompaniment of "drum" can play like the movements of a teenage son who seemed to live. The Gala-gala thus including the puppet theater (puppet-theater).
Background is the same, namely the death of the mother entertaining the only son of the departed youth that experienced profound sorrow. Even the boy who had been so dead it continues to be embraced regardless of the decay process that occurs. At a time when the mother is asleep, unconscious of an artist sculptor replace it with a statue of the child and the child's corpse was buried. Having realized the mother was told that the children begin to realize (alive) again, but in a weakened state (Si gale gale). Then developed into an art doll that seemed to live and very loved by the whole community Batak, also be included as filler death ceremonies, calling spirits and worship of ancestral spirits that are considered good. Then show Si Gale-gale became public entertainment as function as a religious-magical ceremony prohibited by religion (Islam, Christianity) that came later.

Mask Pakpak Dairi

When compared with areas in the region Simelungun Pakpak Dairi mask art not so developed. Performing rituals aimed at the entertainment side and more prone to magical rituals.

Mask Karo

Art mask ("Gundala-Gundala") in the region when compared to younger art and masks Simelungun Pakpak Dairi. In Kabu patent Karo traditional masks are still many of us encounter as in the villages: Sukanalu, Juma Padang, Master Lion, Siberaya, Kubu Calia and Linga. In the area mask Karo performed on the days of the next national ceremonies and spectacle of the people that are educational. Also for the ceremony starting-bala, sowing seeds and grand welcoming guests. Dilakonkan in style comedy without dialogue. Consists of five players who act as: king / commander, princess, princess, daughter and enemies (birds-Gendi legend).

Materials and Mask Making Process

Raw material wooden mask is loud enough that sangketten, equipped with bamboo, palm fiber and others, including the fabric.
The carved wooden round shaped face, so disposed inside the hollow shape corresponding to the shape of the face below the eyes and holes for the wind-wind. The bird mask Gurda-drill, the beak is also made ​​of the same wood, frame (body) that can enter the bird was made of bamboo and covered with cloth. Masks, dolls or statues rather Si Gale-gale, in accordance with the distinctive shape and intricate work of art that is a special custom-made anyway. Technical joints and rigging here is very important that the mastermind can "turn" her in the game. Besides clothes and makeup also hold an important role.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Batak mask art is artwork decorating, sculpture, as well as the growing stage of the history, tradition and nature Batak society. Landslide and pride characterize background sublime cultural values​​, namely loyalty. Although the function of sacred increasingly shifting towards profance, but the aesthetic value and a satisfying sense of loyalty as well as hereditary solace that it is "wealth" regional and national culture is invaluable.
Needed encouragement and efforts to rescue the still left and make another that is not extinct, but actually thrive. Let the lovers of our cultural heritage, we realize the real behavior.

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