AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE FOLK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF MEGHALAYA

Authors

  • Joyanta SARKAR PhD Scholar, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. E-mail: joyanta35032@gmail.com
  • Anil RAI Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. E-mail: anilrai@pilani.bitspilani.ac.in

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24193/subbmusica.2021.1.02

Keywords:

Idiophone, Aerophone, Chordophone, Membranophone, Trumpet.

Abstract

Meghalaya is a richly inhabited Indian state. Drums, flutes of bamboo and hand-held small cymbals are a common ensemble. The advent of Christianity in the middle of the 20th century marked the start of a decline in tribal popular music. Over time, Meghalaya’s music scene has evolved, attracting many talented artists and bands from both traditional and not-so traditional genres. Any of the most recent Meghalaya musicians and bands is: The Plague Throat, Kerios Wahlang, Cryptographik Street Poets, etc., Soulmate, Lou Majaw, and Snow White. Meghalaya’s music is characterised by traditional instruments and folk songs. The Musical Instruments of Meghalaya are made from local materials. Meghalayan people honour powerful natural forces and aim to pacify animistic spirits and local gods. The instruments are made of bamboo, flesh, wood, and animal horn. Any one of these musical instruments is considered to have the ability to offer material benefits. The Meghalaya musical instrument is an essential part of traditional folk music in the region. In this article, we offer an overview of the folk musical instruments of Meghalaya.

Rezumat. UN STUDIU ANALITIC AL INSTRUMENTELOR MUZICALE POPULARE DIN MEGHALAYA. Meghalaya este un stat indian bogat locuit. Tobe, flaute de bambus și mici cinele de mână sunt un ansamblu comun. Apariția creștinismului la mijlocul secolului al XX-lea a marcat începutul unui declin al muzicii populare tribale. De-a lungul timpului, scena muzicală a Meghalaya a evoluat, atrăgând mulți artiști și formații talentate atât din genurile tradiționale cât și din cele mai puțin tradiționale. Cei mai actuali muzicieni și formații din Meghalaya este: The Plague Throat, Kerios Wahlang, Cryptographik Street Poets etc., Soulmate, Lou Majaw și Snow White. Muzica din Meghalaya se caracterizează prin utilizarea instrumentelor tradiționale și a cântecelor populare. Instrumentele muzicale din Meghalaya sunt realizate din materiale locale. Poporul meghalayan onorează forțele naturale puternice și își propune să pacifice spiritele animiste și zeii locali. Instrumentele sunt fabricate din bambus, carne, lemn și coarne de animale. Se consideră că oricare dintre aceste instrumente muzicale are capacitatea de a oferi beneficii materiale. Instrumentul muzical în Meghalaya este o parte esențială a muzicii populare tradiționale din regiune. În acest articol, oferim o imagine de ansamblu asupra instrumentelor muzicale populare din Meghalaya.

Cuvinte cheie: Idiofone, Aerofone, Chordofone, Membranofone, Trompetă

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2021-06-30

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SARKAR, J., & RAI, A. (2021). AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE FOLK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF MEGHALAYA. Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Musica, 66(1), 23–38. https://doi.org/10.24193/subbmusica.2021.1.02

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