Transformation of tanji arts: A study of style changes in today’s music

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: diki.suwarjiki@upi.edu

Abstract

Tanji art has historical and cultural value for the Buahdua Sumedang community. The beginning of the emergence of this art began with instruments or musical instruments, a set of drumband instruments such as: clarinet, trumpet, trombone, snare, bass drum and cymbals that played reports of Sundanese songs. Along with the times and social dynamics, this art has transformed with different musical instruments than when it first appeared. The aim of this research is to explore, analyze and trace what factors influence musical changes in Tanji art in Buahdua today. The research method uses qualitative methods with an ethnographic design, data collection techniques are carried out through in-depth interviews, participant observation. Data were analyzed to understand the cultural and social context underlying changes in Tanji music. Factors such as globalization, modernization and changing preferences of local communities play an important role in these changes. Apart from that, the adoption of technology in the implementation of Tanji arts also influences the musical aspect. A deep understanding of the dynamics of this change can provide insight for stakeholders in efforts to preserve traditional arts while still responding to the demands of the times. It is hoped that this study will be a contribution to the literature regarding changes in music in the context of traditional arts in Indonesia.