Why the ancient musical essence is still retained in Dusun Tindal’s instrumental music within its modern community?

Why the ancient musical essence is still retained in Dusun Tindal’s instrumental music within its modern community? 3rd Global Conference on Business and Social Science. (2015)



Abstract

This paper examines Dusun Tindal’s instrumental music practice within the context of modernity of the society in Tenghilan, a town that is located on northwest Sabah. The study looks into the deriving modish musical styles and forms in the root of the ancient traditions especially in the aspects of musical natures, music compositions, musical functions and philosophies. Dusun Tindal belongs to the largest ethnic group of Kadazandusun in Sabah and is widely exposed to rapid technological modernization and subsequent interactions within a multi-cultural society and new contexts of performance in the cosmopolitan cities.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Dusun Tinda, Dusun Tindal Contemporary Music, Dusun Tindal Music, Bamboo Orchestra
Taxonomy: By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Rites and Ceremonies
By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Conditions
By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Life and Customs
Local Content Hub: Niche > Kadazan-Dusun
Depositing User: Asrizam Awang Aman
Date Deposited: 27 Jun 2024 07:27
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2024 07:27
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