Social Processes that Shaped Sinhala Folk Music and its Characteristics Based on the Purposes of Usage

IF 1.2 4区 教育学 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Journal of Research in Music Education Pub Date : 2023-10-25 DOI:10.4038/jrm.v1i2.12
Kamani Samarasinghe, Rohan Nethsinghe
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Folk music is the music of the people. People have used folk songs to express different emotions. This research paper argues that the social processes that have shaped Sinhala folk music are multifaceted and have significant cultural and historical implications. By exploring the different categories of Sinhala folk music and their purposes of usage, this study aims to fill the research gap in understanding the characteristics and functions of this musical tradition, highlighting its role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Sinhalese people. Brief explanations of why these songs were used, including how lyrical characteristics and meanings are applied for grouping and naming, are included. Literature on Sri Lankan Sinhala Folk Music that has been published over the years in journals, books, research reports, web articles, and other materials was analysed using qualitative content analysis. It was found that people sing these songs mainly to express their feelings and emotions in addition to a range of other purposes such as communication, passing the time, motivating people, and entertainment. The existing classifications are made mainly considering activities or work-related aspects and meanings of lyrics demonstrating that they are influenced by social interactions. The authors suggest several methods to conserve Sri Lankan Sinhalese traditional music elaborating on the importance of ensuring such preservations.
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形成僧伽罗民间音乐的社会过程及其基于使用目的的特征
民间音乐是人民的音乐。人们用民歌来表达不同的情感。本文认为,形成僧伽罗民族音乐的社会过程是多方面的,具有重要的文化和历史意义。本研究透过探讨僧伽罗民间音乐的不同类别及其使用目的,旨在填补了解这一音乐传统的特征和功能的研究空白,突出其在保护僧伽罗人文化遗产中的作用。简要解释了为什么使用这些歌曲,包括如何将抒情特征和含义应用于分组和命名。多年来在期刊、书籍、研究报告、网络文章和其他材料上发表的斯里兰卡僧伽罗民间音乐文献,使用定性内容分析进行分析。研究发现,人们唱这些歌曲主要是为了表达自己的感受和情绪,此外还有一系列其他目的,如交流、消磨时间、激励他人和娱乐。现有的分类主要考虑活动或与工作相关的方面和歌词的含义,表明它们受到社会互动的影响。作者提出了几种保护斯里兰卡僧伽罗传统音乐的方法,并详细阐述了确保这种保护的重要性。
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期刊介绍: The quarterly Journal of Research in Music Education comprises reports of original research related to music teaching and learning. The wide range of topics includes various aspects of music pedagogy, history, and philosophy, and addresses vocal, instrumental, and general music at all levels, from early childhood through adult.
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