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Traditional Acehnese Musical Instruments And Their Uniqueness

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Traditional Acehnese Musical Instruments And Their Uniqueness –  Located amidst the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean, Aceh is home to natural beauty and diverse arts. One of them is shown through traditional Acehnese musical instruments that have unique and profound meanings.

Traditional Acehnese Musical Instruments And Their Uniqueness

 

theaddamsfamilymusicalstore – The art of music has actually existed since ancient times, and some still exist today. Below is a set of traditional Acehnese musical instruments.

Traditional Acehnese musical instruments
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The first traditional Acehnese musical instrument is the rapai. Rapai is made of wood and animal skin and has a unique sound character and high durability. The shape of the lapai is similar to a tambourine, but the basic color is black and pale yellow.

The Acehnese people play the rapai as a percussion instrument that accompanies traditional Acehnese art.

There are many types of rapai in Aceh, each of which has its own characteristics. namely, Lapai Pathi (Lapai Gantung), Lapai Daboi, Lapai Grinfen, Lapai Purot, and Lapai Anak.

 

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Each type of rapai produces different sounds, resulting in a variety of sounds that enrich traditional Acehnese music. This is a variation of sound that creates nuances depending on the theme and type of performance.

2. Tambo
Tambo or tambu is a percussion instrument made of wood and membrane. This musical instrument is widely used in various traditional ceremonies and arts in Aceh.

The Acehnese people make tanbo from ibo or ibo trunks and cowhide. This provides durability and strength to the tambo, making it possible to use it in various conditions.

In the past, tambo functioned as a means of communication for the Acehnese people, as a marker for prayer times and a call for people to gather in meunasa (place of worship) to discuss village problems.

Unfortunately, the use of tambo is now almost extinct due to technological developments, especially in microphones. The use of modern communication tools has replaced the role of tambo in announcements and coordination in society.

3. Kari Selune

Seurune Kalee is a traditional flute that plays an important role in traditional Acehnese music. The shape is similar to a bamboo flute, but the materials are wood, brass, and copper, and the color is black. The main material of the body of the musical instrument is wood, and the sound-producing part is made of brass or copper.

This musical instrument called Seurne Kali has a long history, since the time of the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom. Currently, this traditional flute is popular in several areas such as Pidi, North Aceh, Greater Aceh, and West Aceh. Selung Kali is usually played with Lapai and Jhandrang at various entertainment events, traditional dances, and welcoming guests of honor. Its presence adds a unique atmosphere to various traditional Acehnese art performances.

4. Gliding into
Next is a traditional Acehnese art instrument from Serempon, Tamian province. Serenpon consists of several pieces of wood arranged in a certain way. The material and structure of the wood give unique characteristics to the sound.

The most distinctive feature of Serenpong is that it is played between the feet. This creates freedom when playing this musical instrument and allows flexibility in the player’s movements. Generally, cherenpon is a traditional musical instrument played by women, especially girls.

This musical instrument plays an important role as an accompaniment to the Inai dance. The Serenpon tree is estimated to be more than 100 years old. Its very old age shows that this musical instrument still survives and is preserved as part of Aceh’s cultural heritage.

 

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5. Unfortunately Banshi
The people of Southeast Aceh, especially the Aras community, have a unique traditional musical instrument called Bansi Aras. This musical instrument is a wind instrument made of bamboo. In the past, the making of Bansi Aras was associated with the death of someone in the village or village where Bansi Aras was made. If someone died, the finished banshi was deliberately thrown into the river.

The Bansi Aras ritual not only has a musical aspect, but is also full of meaning and symbolism. The process of the creator bringing back Bansi can be interpreted as choosing the sound that is considered the best and most melodic.

Practices such as making bansi aras which are associated with certain death events or rituals are an important part of cultural heritage. Maintaining and preserving these traditions also preserves the richness of regional culture.

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For the people of Aceh, gundrang or gendang is a musical instrument played with seurne kari. Gundrang is included in the category of percussion instruments and complements traditional Acehnese folk music. Gundrang can be found in several areas in Aceh, including Aceh Besar, Pidi, and North Aceh. The musical instrument is played by hitting it with the hand or with a special hammer.

 

7. Taktok Toren

 

Many areas in Aceh, such as Aceh Besar and Pidi Regency, have traditional bamboo percussion instruments called taktok trien. This instrument is often associated with religious ceremonies and traditional events, therefore it is placed in holy places.

Generally, taktoku traien is played by hitting it with the hand or a special racket.

Taktok trien is used not only as a musical instrument but also as a traditional communication tool in prayer rooms and meeting rooms. In fact, taktok tren is also commonly used by farmers in the fields as a tool to repel birds and insects that damage rice plants.

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