Music in Malaysia
Music in Malaysia
Music in Malaysia
Two integral aspects of the culture of Malaysia are music and dance. Both of these evolved
from more basic needs into the spellbinding, complex art forms that they are today.
Music in Malaysia was born out of necessity. In order to live comfortably in an age without
phones, computers and fax machines, musical instruments like such as the rebana, or giant
drums, were used as essential tools of communication
Music
Traditional Malay music and performing arts appear to have originated in the Kelantan-Pattani
region with influences from India, China, Thailand and Indonesia. The music is based around
percussion instruments, the most important of which is the gendang (drum).
There are at least 14 types of traditional drums. Besides drums, other instruments (some made
of shells) include: the rebab (a bowed string instrument), the serunai (a double-reed oboe-like
instrument), the seruling (flute), and trumpets.
Music is traditionally used for storytelling and celebrating life-cycle events such as harvests.
Drama
One of Malaysia�s most prominent art forms is mak yong, a traditional form of Malay drama in
which the performers sing, dance and act out heroic legends about sultans and princesses.
These performances are backed by Gamelan orchestras; with musicians playing mainly metal
percussion instruments including gongs, xylophones and drums. Mak yong is considered the
most authentic and representative of Malay performing arts because it is mostly untouched by
external sources.
Although most traditional Malay dances were influenced by India, Java and other parts of South
East Asia, mak yong�s singing and musical repertoire is unique. A performance begins by
paying respect to the spirits with an offering, followed by dancing, acting and improvised
dialogues.
(Isa sa Malaysia s pinaka kilalang art form ay Klasifikasaun yong, isang tradisyonal na anyo ng
mga Malay na drama sa na kung saan ang mga performers kumanta, sumayaw at isadula ang
kabayanihan ng mga alamat tungkol sa mga sultans at princesses. Ang mga pagtatanghal na
ito ay na-back sa pamamagitan ng Gamelan dito; may mga musikero na tumutugtog ng
pangunahing metal ng mga instrumento ng percussion kabilang ang Gong ay, xylophones at
drums. Klasifikasaun yong ay itinuturing na tunay at kinatawan ng Malay sa sining dahil ito ay
halos hindi nagalaw sa pamamagitan ng panlabas na mapagkukunan. Bagama 't ang mga
tradisyunal na sayaw ng Malay ay naimpluwensyahan ng India, Java at iba pang mga bahagi ng
South East Asia, Klasifikasaun yong s pagkanta at musical repertoire ay kakaiba. Isang
pagganap na ito ay nagsisimula sa pagbabayad ng paggalang sa mga Espiritu sa handog, na
sinundan ng pagsasayaw, kumikilos at improvised dialogues.)
Batik
Malaysian batik is a textile art especially prevalent on the east coast of the country. The method
of Malaysian batik production is quite different from that of Indonesian Javanese batik as the
patterns are larger and simpler and the colours tend to be lighter and more vibrant than the
deep hues of Javanese batik.
The most popular motifs are leaves and flowers. Malaysian batik depicting humans or animals
are rare because Islam norms forbid animal images as decoration. However, the butterfly theme
is a common exception.
In line with the �1Malaysia� concept, the Malaysian government endorsed Malaysian batik as
a national dress and they encouraged home designers to create new batik designs which reflect
the �1Malaysia� concept.
(Malaysian batik ay isang henero sining lalo na sa silangang baybayin ng bansa. Ang paraan ng
produksyon ng Malaysian batik ay lubos na naiiba mula sa na ng Indonesian Javanese batik
habang ang pattern ay mas malaki at mas simple at ang kulay ay may posibilidad na maging
mas magaan at mas makulay kaysa sa malalim na Kolor na ng Javanese batik. Ang pinaka-
popular na motifs ay ang dahon at bulaklak. Malaysian batik na nagpapakita ng mga kawani na
tao o hayop ay bihirang dahil ipinagbabawal ng mga kaugalian ng Islam hayop imahe bilang
palamuti. Gayunman, ang mga tema ng paruparo ay isang karaniwang exception na ito.
Naaayon sa konsepto ng 1Malaysia, sa Malaysian government na pinirmahan Malaysian batik
bilang isang pambansang damit at hinikayat nila ang mga home designer upang lumikha ng
mga bagong disenyo ng batik na pag-isipang mabuti ang konsepto ng 1Malaysia.)
Puppet shows
Another popular attraction is Wayang Kulit, a traditional form of theatre using puppets and
shadows to relate epic tales about the Ramayana. The shadow play is an old cultural
entertainment using shadows cast by intricately carved puppets to relay mythical parables of
good versus evil.
The puppets are made of cow leather (kulit) that have been stretched and dried. The patterns
are then carved; hand painted and held on banana stems. Good characters will appear on the
right side of the stage and evil characters on the left.
(Isa pang sikat na atraksyon ang Wayang Kulit, isang tradisyonal na porma ng teatro na
paggamit ng mga puppet at anino iugnay ang astig Tale tungkol sa Ilokos. Ang shadow play ay
isang lumang kultura libangan na gamit ang anino na itinapon ng noon na inukit sa mga puppet
upang iparinig ang gawa-gawa ng mga talinghaga ng mabuti laban sa masama. Ang mga
puppet ay gawa sa kalabaw balat (kulit) na stretch at tuyo. Pagkatapos ay inukit ang mga ang
mga huwaran; kamay ipininta at ginanap sa tangkay ng saging. Ang mabuting pagkatao ay
lilitaw sa kanang bahagi ng entablado at masama na mga character sa kaliwa.)
Behind the screen, backlit by a flickering oil lamp, the dalang (puppet master) will weave his
tale, bringing to live the play. Moral values are easier to absorb in the form of parables, which is
why wayang kulit has flourished.
Garland Making
Also known as Bunga Malai, garland making is an integral part of the cultural heritage of
Malaysian Indians and these finished products are used in religious occasions, such as
weddings, moving home, or welcoming important guests.
Flowers, holy basil, and the leaves of the margosa or mango tree are strung together to form a
malai or garland. They are done in different styles to suit each particular occasion.
(Likod ng screen, backlit ng isang umaandap-andap na langis na ilawan, ang dalang (puppet master) ay
ihabi ng kanyang kuwento, pagdadala sa piling ng mga dula. Kagandahang-asal ay mas madali upang
sumipsip sa anyo ng mga talinghaga, na kung saan ay kung bakit mabilis na dumami wayang kulit.
Palamuti sa paggawa rin ng Bunga mung, paggawa ng palamuti ay mahalagang bahagi ng kultural na
pamana ng Malaysian Indian at mga tapos na produkto ang ginagamit sa relihiyosong okasyon, tulad ng
kasalan, paglilipat ng bahay, o pagtanggap sa mga mahahalagang panauhin. Bulaklak, banal na balanoy,
at ang mga dahon ng punungkahoy na margosa o mangga ay nakaikot nang magkakasama upang bumuo
ng isang mung o palamuti. Gagawin ito sa iba 't ibang estilo upang umangkop sa bawat partikular na
okasyon.)
Silat
Malaysian Silat or Silat Melayu is said to have come about through the observation and imitation
of animals including the monkey, eagle and tiger. It is a highly stylized Malay art of self-defence
and combines a sequence of supple movements which enables a person to defend against
attack.
Silat is also considered a performing art as it is accompanied by drums and gongs and
performed during weddings and other significant occasions. The descendents of former
headhunters still perform ancient war dances which are considered the precursor of the
freestyle form in silat.
Pewter making
Having the world�s largest reserves of tin, it seems appropriate enough that Malaysia also
produces what is widely regarded as the world�s finest pewter.
Most of it is produced at the Royal Selangor Pewter Factory, which lies just outside of the
capital Kuala Lumpur. Today Royal Selangor is the largest single manufacturer of fine pewter in
the world.
(Ang pagkakaroon ng ang mundo s pinakamalaking reserba ng lata, tila angkop sapat na
Malaysia ay nagdudulot din ng kung ano ay malawak na itinuturing bilang mundo s finest pyuter.
Halos lahat ng ito ay ginawa sa ang Royal Selangor pyuter Factory, na kung saan ay
matatagpuan lamang sa labas ng capital ng Kuala Lumpur. Ngayon ang Royal Selangor ay ang
pinakamalaking tagagawa ng single ng pinong pyuter sa mundo.)
Weaving
The jungle provides an abundance of materials for Malaysia�s weaving industry. Many types of
thorny vines are worked and woven into comfortable chairs and tables; unique furniture that was
so popular with the English that it could be seen in the parlours of just about every British
resident during colonial times.
The strong and versatile fronds of the sago palm are also superbly suited for crafting. In Borneo,
the sago is dyed and woven into beautiful and distinctly patterned jewellery, baskets, hats, floor
mats and more.