Social Function of Text of Oral Tradition of Lullaby Song Coastal Region of Minangkabau Collective in West Sumatra

Abstract

The article on the results of this research contains a discussion of the study of the social function of the oral tradition text of lullaby song coastal region of the Minangkabau collective in West Sumatra. The Minangkabau collective coastal region in West Sumatra is represented by three regions, namely Padang City, Padangpariaman District and Pesisir Selatan District. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Social function data were obtained through tracing the structure (format and content) of the lullaby song text and the results of interviews from informants in three Minangkabau collective coastal areas in West Sumatra. This study of social functions uses the theory of the study of cultural values as used by Danandjaja (1984), Djamaris, et al. (1993), Teeuw (2000, Rusyana (2000), and Hasanuddin WS, et al. (2019). Based on the research findings, the contents of the text of the oral tradition of lullaby song coastal region of the Minangkabau collective in West Sumatra contain teaching pointers in the form of noble advices. The text of has at least three social functions, namely (i) an expressive function, namely a function to convey feelings, thoughts, and attitudes to life, (ii) a directive function, namely a function to teach the cultural values of the main characters through advice, messages, and hopes, and (iii) aesthetic function, namely presenting the beauty of language, a sense of comfort, calm, and well-being, as well as evoking sleepiness for those who listen to it, especially children.

Pantun and Syair in the Text of Lullaby Song of Minangkabau Collective in West Sumatra

“…The function of the directive as a function of both poetry text in the pantun format and poetry in the syair format in the Minangkabau collective lullaby song text in West Sumatra can be seen in the example below. Poetry text in pantun format and poetry in syair format function as a medium for cultivating character education values and moral values (see also Danandjaja (2003), Djamaris, et al (1993), Rusyana (2000), and Hasanuddin WS, et al (2020 and2021) The form in the poetry text in the pantun format and the syair format is in the form of advice, hope, and prayer. The third function is an aesthetic function.…”

“…The discussion in this article is a further study of the results of a study on the format of the oral tradition of the Minangkabau collective lullaby song in West Sumatra which has been carried out by Hasanuddin WS, et al [4] and [5]. One of their previous findings was the format of the oral tradition texts of the lullaby song in the mainland area (Luak) and also the coastal area (Rantau) of the Minangkabau collective in West Sumatra in the form of a combination of free patterned poetry (sonnet: not tied to lines, stanzas, rhymes, and rhythms). )…”

“…Marantes, et al, Conducted a linguistic study, namely a semantic study of several texts of the oral tradition of the Minangkabau collective lullaby song from several random locations. Hasanuddin WS, et al [4] and [5] conducted research with a wider scope of areas, namely the mainland area (Luak) and the coastal area (Rantau) of the Minangkabau collective in West Sumatra. However, the study conducted by Hasanuddin WS, et al [19].…”

“…This has been done by many researchers, including Riffaterre [6], Junus [7], Pradopo [8], Djamaris, et al [9], Teeuw [10], Rusyana [11], and Hasanuddin WS. et al [4] and [5]. Thus, the study of the format, content, and function of pantun and syair in the oral tradition of the Minangkabau collective lullaby song in West Sumatra is a structural study.…”

The Value of Characters in Tabob Folklore (the Leatherback Turtle) in Southeast Maluku

“…Meanwhile, oral tradition as a synonym for oral folklore. This is because oral literature is a part of culture that has been passed down from generation to generation, whether accompanied by gestures or reminders (Hasanuddin, 2021). Apart from the discussion of folklore, oral traditions have an influence in shaping culture and maintaining it.…”