Sembadra, Journal of Arts and Education Studies

GETAK MASK DANCE IN PAMEKASAN MADURA AS A MANIFESTATION OF PRABU BALADEWA FIGURE

Eko Wahyuni Rahayu — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0700

Getak mask dance is one of traditional dances from Pamekasan, Madura. This dance depicts the bravery of a knight who is wandering and has a patriot spirit. This article aims to identify and record the existence of Getak Mask Dance both textually and contextually. It is because the existence of this dance has started to fade. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately record as an effort to preserve. Historically, the existence of Getak Mask Dance is closely related to the performance of œdramatari topeng dhalang Madura which is based on Mahabharata story. It is then developed to a part of Ludruk Sandur performance. Gethak Mask Dance is a manifestation of Balarama figure; a king in Madura Kingdom. Balarama is a character in wayang performance who is highly respected by Madurese people and considered as their ancestor. Textually, the choreography of Getak Mask Dance is in the form of a male single dance, he uses white mask and has a strong character. The dance movement pattern is very distinctive, supported by the sound of Kendang or drum which sounds œGe and œTak and the use of handkerchief property as a symbol of weapon.

Keywords: Getak Mask Dance, Pamekasan, manifestation, Baladewa figure

RITUAL AESTHETICS OF ACI SANG HYANG GRODOG CEREMONY IN LEMBONGAN KLUNGKUNG VILLAGE, BALI

I Gede Yuda Pramada, I Nengah Mariasa — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to determine the aesthetic meaning of the Sanghyang Grodog ritual in Lembongan Village, Klungkung Bali, which has its own and unique characteristics, different from other Sanghyang in Bali. The uniqueness and number of dances in Sanghyang Grodog ceremony attracts further investigation to capture the meanings that exist in the Sanghyang Grodog. Aci Sanghyang Grodog is a ritual art that is believed by the local community as a medium of ceremony to prevent the emergence of calamities that disturb the villagers, including drought and epidemics of deadly diseases as well as the ceremony to ask to the greatness of God to maintain harmony and balance in the universe. As a ritual or ceremony, Sanghyang Grodog has a special concept of presentation starting from actors, stages of performance, performance structure and so on. This research will examine the problem of the aesthetic meaning of the Sanghyang Grodog ritual. Sanghyang Grodog is a "ceremony to ask for salvation" which is performed every two years. This is done to neutralize negative elements so that they become positive. The elements that have been neutralized by the Sanghyang Grodog ritual are believed to have a good overall impact on the environment and community of Lembongan Village and the universe as a whole. This research was conducted using qualitative research methods where all data were obtained from participant observation, interviews, literature study and documentation. Data analysis was performed by reducing, clarifying, describing, concluding and interpreting all information selectively.

Keywords: Aesthetics, Ritual, Sanghyang Grodog

THE AESTHETIC OF PAMOR LUKIS KERIS PONDOK SENI MAYAPADA IN PAMEKASAN

Oktaberia Sakti Maharani, I Nengah Mariasa — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0700

Pondok Seni Mayapada is a hermitage in Pamekasan Madura where the community has an activity of making keris. In this place, they produce a special and aesthetic keris through the method of painting. The keris is painted using fire medium. The results are very unique and interesting. The fire keris painting come up in various forms and designs such as paintings of flowers, paintings of fire, and paintings of leaves. Each painting has the same style because the basis of the painting uses fire, so the color result is only black and white.

Keywords: Pamekasan, Keris, Painting, Fire, Aesthetics

YOSIKA PROFESIONALISM AS PUJANGGANONG FIGURE IN REYOG OBYOK PERFORMANCE IN PONOROGO REGENCY

Alfian Arif Ramadhan, Eko Wahyuni Rahayu Wahyuni Rahayu — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0700

Yosika is the name of a young man in Ponorogo who is involved in the art of Reyog Ponorogo, whose main role is as a Pujangganong dancer. His proficiency in playing the character Pujangganong led him to become a professional dancer and well-known artist. This article aims to reveal Yosika's professionalism in her role as a Pujangganong dancer. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation study. The results showed that Yosika's profession as a Pujangganong dancer in the Reyog Ponorogo show had been built since she was a child. With the support of the whole family and armed with perseverance, Yosika was finally able to reach the pinnacle of her career as a professional dancer in the Reyog Ponorogo show, especially for the character Pujangganong. Profesionalisme Yosika professionalism can be seen through his performance in taking a role as Pujangganong in Reyog Ponorogo, particularly in Reyog Obyok. Through the style of Pujangganong appearance performed by Yosika, Reyog Ponorogo art is adapt to the present demand and make a lot of people, especially young generation admire this art performance. Through Yosika professionalism as Pujangganong character, Reyog Ponorogo has a hope to be continually exist in the future time, which definitely help to preserve the extinction of Reyog Ponorogo performing arts.

Keywords: professionalism, Yosika, Pujangganong, Reyog Obyok

THE EXISTENCE OF GONDANG BATAK MUSIC IN THE DEATH CEREMONY OF SAUR MATUA IN PURBATUA, NORTH TAPANULI

Joshua William Simanjuntak, Nurhenti Dorlina Simatupang — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0700

This research using descriptive qualitative method that focused on the existency of gondang Batak traditional music in Saur Matua funeral ceremony in Purbatua, North Tapanuli. The death ceremony of Saur Matua has a function as a media to preserve Batak traditional culture. This study analyse the musical form, function, and the unique activity of gondang Batak using ethnomusicology approach. Data collection techniques are interviews and documentation. The researchers found that there is an effort to preserve Batak cultural heritage through gondang Batak traditional music such as introducing gondang Batak music to the younger generation, practicing Gondang Batak in a daily basis, and understanding the forms and function of the instrument. It is also found that there are 6 functions contained in Gondang Batak and meaning contained within the wedding ceremony can visualize well with a selection of songs and musical accompaniment of Gondang Batak.

Keywords: Gondang Batak, Funeral Ceremonies, Existency, Etnomusicology