THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND THEATER ARTS IN WAYANG KULIT

Zahrotun Nisa', Adeleye Joseph Gbemi

Abstract


Art is one element of culture, which is a form of human activity for a specific purpose, therefore art communicates the values that underlie human actions. One form of art is the shadow puppet show. Shadow puppets are an Indonesian cultural heritage that is identical to the traditional culture of the Javanese people. Wayang comes from the word 'Ma Hyang' which means going to the spiritual spirit and god or God Almighty. There are also those who interpret wayang as a Javanese term meaning 'shadow', this is because the audience can also watch the puppet from behind the screen or just its shadow. The shadow puppet show combines various elements, including stories, characters, gamelan music, and unique shadow movements (Setiawan, 2020). This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques in the form of literature studies, document or text studies and observations, this study aims to explore the relationship between gamelan music and theater arts in wayang kulit and how the two elements complement each other to create a holistic aesthetic experience for the audience and both function to strengthen the narrative, aesthetics, and emotions in wayang kulit performances (Noorsetya et al., 2024). In addition to being an accompaniment, gamelan music also plays an important role in building the emotions of the story, working with the puppeteer as the director and visual controller of wayang kulit. The relationship between music and theater arts in wayang kulit cannot be separated and is able to create a deep aesthetic experience for the audience.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24176/arties.v2i1.14414

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