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Lontas: The aesthetic concept of mortar music of farmer community in Turi Village, Indonesia Primamona, Dea Lunny; Sunarto, Bambang
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 53, No. 1
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This research is focused on the phenomena of an aesthetic impression in kothékan lesung performed by a farmer community in Turi Village, Magetan District, Indonesia. This research aims to understand the kothékan lesung as an art system and understand the idiom lontas expressed verbally in their mortar music performance. This research uses an ethnomusicology approach which includes fieldwork and deskwork. The research is sequentially conducted with observation, interviews, recordings, measurements, and studying literature and documents. This article uses Sedyawati’s concept about the art system and Sethares’s concept about the science of sound to analysis data. The result shows that: (1) kothékan lesung has elements of its art system including: (a) community aesthetics sources; (b) artists (panjak); (c) creation and enjoyment of art; and (d) art objects (music instrument mortar and pestle) and artworks (gendings); and (2) lontas can be understood as the aesthetic impression from the artist to enjoy artworks. The artwork contains quality of sound which has the following criteria, such as: (a) loud volume and rapid intensity; (b) precise and clear timbre; (c) solid form; and (d) raise the subjective pleasant. Based on the mortar sound spectrum analysis, the phenomena of lontas can be easily understood as a perceptual rather than a physical phenomenon. However, the presence of lontas is very important in the kothékan lesung in Turi community. Lontas is the highest standard in panjak’s embodiment which can only be felt when they play together. It can be used to transmit musical knowledge orally among the community.
Visual communication strategy of Pecel Lele Lamongan’s advertising banner Herwanto, Andhika Putra; Sunarto, Bambang; Pujiyanto, Pujiyanto
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 52, No. 1
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Warung Pecel Lele Lamongan is one of the SMEs that operates in the culinary sub-sector which are spread almost in every city in Indonesia. These food vendors uses an advertising banner as their information and promotion medium. This research was qualitative with qualitative data interpretation analysis through formal and communication approach. Art forms are analyzed through formalism by inspecting the elements that became a part of the subjects, such as visual elements like color, lines, shapes, textures, and visual principles such as unity and balance. Approach to communication used is to identify the visual communication strategies utilized by the advertising banners. This research shows that the visual elements and principles on Warung Pecel Lele advertising banners is a communication media that have been remembered by people and acts as a unique flagship for Pecel Lele Lamongan. Komunikasi visual iklan spanduk Pecel Lele Lamongan Warung Pecel Lele Lamongan merupakan salah satu UMKM sub sektor kuliner yang tersebar hampir di seluruh kota di Indonesia. Warung ini menggunakan iklan spanduk sebagai media informasi dan promosinya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, analisis data dilakukan dengan interpretasi analisis data kualitatif dengan pendekatan formal dan komunikasi. Pendekatan pada bentuk karya seni menggunakan analisis formal dengan cara memperhatikan elemen yang menjadi bentuk subjek, seperti unsur rupa yakni warna, garis, bentuk, tekstur dan prinsip rupa seperti unity dan keseimbangan. Pendekatan komunikasi digunakan untuk mengenali strategi komunikasi visual yang ada pada iklan spanduk. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media spanduk dan peranan unsur dan prinsip rupa pada iklan spanduk warung pecel lele merupakan sarana komunikasi visual yang melekat pada benak khalayak luas dan menciptakan citra tersendiri bagi pecel lele Lamongan.
Design paradigm and syntagm of woven bamboo packaging (besek) Sutrisno, Andika Agung; Sunarto, Bambang; Dharsono, Dharsono
Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 50, No. 1
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Communication becomes a powerful means of cultural diffusion and an alternative choice for the community. Recently, modern society has been observed to be highly consumeris­tic, where the image becomes a consideration in the decision-making to pur­chase. Visual design on the packaging has an effect on consumers' purchasing decisions. The traditional woven bamboo packaging (besek) has an exciting phenomenon in modern society today (urban). The qualitative approach was used with narrative construction or textual de­scriptions of phenomena. Formal analysis and sign interpreta­tion were used to answer research problems. The formal analytical method was used to identify the way syntag­matic shapes produce paradigms in meaning. The alternative modern packaging that follows the recent developments does not significantly replace the presence of besek as a medium to come to the collective memory of the target audi­ence. Besek is a small part of existing past cultural products that compete with the modern packaging para­digm. Every past cultural product that successfully maintains its existence enables the establishment of an image and becomes a bridge to collective memory in the contempo­rary era
Reinterpreting Abu di Ateh Tunggua: Power Relations and Male Responsibility in the Minangkabau Matrilineal System Rozalvino, Rozalvino; Sunarto, Bambang; Indrasastra, Andar; Sukerta, Pande Made
Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities Vol 6, No 1 (2026): March 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47679/jrssh.v6i1.552

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This article examines the concept of Abu di Ateh Tunggua as a relational framework for understanding male position within the Minangkabau matrilineal kinship system. The role of the sumando has frequently been interpreted as a symbol of fragility or marginal status within customary structures. Using a qualitative, literature-based approach and conceptual analysis of customary norms, proverbial expressions, and the sumando typology, this study argues that Abu di Ateh Tunggua functions as an ethical metaphor that signifies responsibility, prudence, and relational awareness rather than structural subordination. In the Minangkabau context, men are not vested with proprietary authority within the wife’s lineage; instead, their legitimacy is grounded in moral obligations toward the nuclear family and the broader kin network. The article further identifies transformations in male roles in response to urbanization, education, and migration, highlighting ongoing negotiations between customary values and contemporary social change. These findings contribute to discussions of masculinity in matrilineal societies by demonstrating that authority may be constructed through social responsibility and collective recognition rather than ownership. The study underscores the importance of interpreting cultural expressions as analytical tools for examining power relations within indigenous kinship systems.
The Spaces of Sekaten: Contesting Islamic Values and Market Logic in the Ritual Landscape of Surakarta, Indonesia: - Mukhlis Anton Nugroho; Bambang Sunarto; Budi Setiyono
Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif NU (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jf.v10i2.7001

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Sekaten is a Javanese Islamic ritual that was originally designed as a medium of da‘wah, integrating Islamic teachings with local cultural expressions through music, symbols, and ceremonial spaces. While Sekaten is also celebrated in other Javanese courts such as Yogyakarta, the Surakarta version displays a distinctive spatial configuration in which the royal square is dominated by a large-scale commercial night market and its ritual sites are more sharply separated between sacred and profane functions. This study aims to explore the segmentation of space within the contemporary Sekaten ritual in Surakarta and to analyze the shift from its religious orientation toward a celebratory, commodified form. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through field observation, in-depth interviews, and literature study. The findings reveal a spatial triad in the current ritual configuration: the courtyard of the Great Mosque functions as a site for symbolic Islamic da‘wah, the mosque interior serves as a contemplative spiritual space, and the royal square (alun-alun) has evolved into a festive marketplace. This spatial segmentation reflects a broader shift in public perception—where once the ritual emphasized spiritual reflection, it is now increasingly viewed as entertainment and economic spectacle. The study concludes that reinvigorating the ritual’s spiritual dimensions is essential to preserving Sekaten’s identity as a cultural heritage of Javanese Islam amidst the forces of secularization and market commodification.
An Ethnographic Study of Didong: Body Music and the Enculturation of Gayo Children Albayan, Amris; Sunarto, Bambang; Soewarlan, Santosa; Mistortoify, Zulkarnain; Puspa Juwita, Rani
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN USIA DINI Vol 20 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini Volume 20 Number 1 April 2026
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/jpud.v20i1.66096

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This study aims to investigate the practice of Didong as a form of body music and its role in the enculturation process of Gayo children in Central Aceh Regency, Indonesia. It focuses on informal social spaces where children play with their peers. To analyze how body-based Didong becomes a medium of enculturation through musical experiences and spontaneous social interactions, an ethnographic-based qualitative approach is used. Data were collected through participatory observation and informal dialogue with children aged 5-10 years who practice Didong. The results reveal that rhythmic elements such as tepok tulu, tingkah, and geretek are produced through the technique of clapping both palms together in a collectively organized manner. Through peer imitation mechanisms, children can reproduce musical patterns, which internalize the Gayo cultural identity in an embodied way. Theoretically, this study contributes by deconstructing the understanding of traditional music from merely a formal performance into an autonomous system of enculturation in children's daily lives. These findings confirm that body music functions as a crucial informal pedagogical space for the sustainability of local traditions outside formal educational institutions.
Embodied Transformation of Islamic Javanese Wayang Characters: Practice-Led Reconstruction of Limbuk–Cangik in Contemporary Muslim Cultural Performance Ndaru Ranuhandoko; Bambang Sunarto; Winny Gunarti Widya Wardani
Fikri : Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Fikri: Jurnal Kajian Agama, Sosial dan Budaya
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif NU (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25217/jf.v11i1.7534

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Grounded in a constructivist paradigm and informed by phenomenological and performativity-based perspectives, this study examines the embodied transformation of the Limbuk–Cangik characters in wayang kulit purwa as a form of cultural practice within Javanese Islam. The research conceptualizes artistic transformation as an epistemic process, in which the body functions as a site for the articulation and negotiation of Islamic ethical values. Accordingly, the paper aims to analyze how such transformations reconfigure the moral, social, and pedagogical functions of these characters in contemporary Muslim contexts. Methodologically, the study adopts a practice-led research design integrated with ethnographic fieldwork, including participatory observation, in-depth interviews with puppeteers, digital archive analysis, and visual studies. Data are analyzed using an interactive model of condensation, display, and verification, supported by triangulation across sources and methods. This approach enables the integration of experiential knowledge derived from artistic practice with empirical cultural analysis. The theoretical framework draws on cultural hermeneutics, embodiment theory, and theories of Islamic performativity, situating wayang as a medium through which religious values are materially and socially mediated. The findings indicate a shift from a ritualized shadow medium to a more communicative three-dimensional embodiment, which enhances audience engagement without diminishing ethical integrity. Rather than eroding Islamic moral values, this transformation reconstructs their social function through adaptive visual and performative strategies. This study contributes to the development of a practice-based framework in Islamic art studies by proposing the concept of visual cultural ijtihād, in which artistic practice operates as a mode of knowledge production. It further demonstrates that the reconstruction of tradition enables the expansion of cultural da’wah while sustaining its moral and cultural legitimacy in contemporary Muslim society.
Kato Malereng: Indirect Speech Ethics in Maintaining Dignity and Social Hierarchy in Minangkabau Society Rozalvino, Rozalvino; Sunarto, Bambang; Sastra, Andar Indra; Sukerta, Pande Made
Social Science Academic Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37680/ssa.v4i1.9500

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This study aims to analyze kato malereng as a form of indirect speech ethics in maintaining dignity and social hierarchy within Minangkabau society. In Minangkabau culture, language functions not only as a means of communication but also as a system of values that regulates social relationships and preserves community harmony. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a library research method to examine cultural communication practices within the kato nan ampek system. Data were collected through the analysis of relevant literature on communication ethics, cultural values, and the social structure of Minangkabau society and were analyzed using descriptive-interpretative techniques to identify the forms, functions, and social meanings of kato malereng. The findings indicate that kato malereng functions as a cultural communication mechanism that preserves dignity, prevents conflict, and strengthens social cohesion through the use of figurative and polite language. Despite adjustments in modern communication contexts, the values of politeness and respect embedded in kato malereng remain relevant as communication guidelines. Therefore, kato malereng represents a form of local wisdom that contributes to the preservation of cultural values and social stability in contemporary society.
Visual Repetition and Quantitative Descriptive Analysis of Visual Discourse in Environmental Activism Posters: The Work of Nobodycorp.org in the Bali Rejects Benoa Bay Reclamation Ngurah Tri Marutama, I Gusti; Bambang Sunarto; Bambang Sugiharto
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6513

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This article examines twelve environmental activism posters from the "Bali Rejects Benoa Bay Reclamation" campaign (2014–2018) produced by Nobodycorp.org as a limited visual corpus within the communication system of the ForBALI movement. This study establishes the corpus as an object of analysis through scope limitation to maintain analytical rigor. This analysis integrates descriptive-quantitative mapping with critical discourse analysis through the tracking of visual relations, thereby structurally identifying ideological meanings. This procedure applies quantitative visual discourse methods through frequency distribution and co-occurrence networks, systematically detecting dominant elements. These findings indicate the red color system, the black color system, and the excavator image as the main elements, with the excavator appearing in 91.7% of the data. This analysis shows a relational intensity between the excavator and the red color of 0.92, and between the excavator and the black color of 0.74, thus forming a stable pattern of visual interconnection. These results demonstrate the stabilization of visual meaning through repeated relational grouping, so that signification does not depend on isolated symbolic units. This research formulates an operational model of visual meaning based on measurable relations through limited generalization, allowing visual communication studies to obtain replicable analytical instruments. This analysis shows the formation of ideological coherence through systematic visual organization, thereby articulating the framework of ecological conflict consistently. This analysis shows peripheral elements as low-connectivity components through relational measurement, thereby forming a structured asymmetry in the representation system. This research limits the analysis to a single producer corpus through data delimitation, so broad generalizations and reception dynamics are not covered.
INTERPRETASI VOKALIS TERHADAP FRASA BALUNGAN CÉNGKOK MATI Nanang Bayu Aji; Bambang Sunarto
Keteg : Jurnal Pengetahuan, Pemikiran dan Kajian Tentang Bunyi Vol. 21 No. 1 (2021)
Publisher : Surakarta: Jurusan Karawitan Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33153/keteg.v21i1.3679

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Tulisan ini mengungkap kasus frasa balungan céngkok mati di dalam karawitan gaya Surakarta. Permasalahan yang akan dipaparkan terkait interpretasi vokalis terhadap frasa balungan céngkok mati. Pengumpulan data diperoleh dengan cara studi pustaka, wawancara, dan juga laboratoris. Analisis dilakukan dengan cara menafsirkan kembali pemikiran serta pengalaman pêngrawit vokalis yang diperoleh melalui realitas pragmatik. Penafsiran menggunakan metode interpretasi dan analisis garap. Vokal dalam ensambel gamelan mempunyai cara untuk menginterpretasi frasa balungan céngkok mati. Interpretasi tersebut digunakan dalam rangka mengeksekusi frasa balungan céngkok mati dengan garap balungan céngkok mati. Hal tersebut dikarenakan tidak semua frasa balungan céngkok mati dieksekusi dengan garap balungan céngkok mati. Kehadiran vokal mempunyai peranan penting dalam karawitan, khususnya peranan terhadap gending dan garap gending. Peranan penting vokal dalam sajian karawitan tertentu memposisikan vokal menjadi lebih berwenang dalam menginterpretasi frasa balungan céngkok mati. Kata kunci : vokalis, balungan céngkok mati,  interpretasi, peran, eksekusi