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Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts
Published by PT Penerbit Ilmiah Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30324076     DOI : https://doi.org/10.61978/harmonia
Core Subject : Art,
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Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts with ISSN Number 3032-4076 (Online) published by Indonesian Scientific Publication, is a distinguished open-access scholarly journal that has undergone rigorous peer review since its inception. Dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of music and arts, Harmonia publishes high-quality research articles, critical analyses, creative works, and case studies that uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and innovation. Published by Indonesian Scientific Publication, Harmonia serves as a platform for interdisciplinary discourse, exploring the theoretical and practical dimensions of music and arts. The journal’s focus aligns with contemporary global challenges, emphasizing creativity, interdisciplinarity, and cultural impact as central themes. With a commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of artistic practices and education, Harmonia bridges gaps between theory and practice, making significant contributions to academic and professional communities in music and arts.
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Cultural Preservation and Innovation in the Era of Digital Visual Arts Effendi, Harris
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i2.897

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Digital transformation is redefining the landscape of visual arts, merging technological innovation with evolving cultural and aesthetic practices. This narrative review examines the integration of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality into visual arts, focusing on opportunities, challenges, and aesthetic transformations. Literature was gathered from databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science using targeted keywords, with peer-reviewed studies published in the last decade included based on relevance to digital art practices. Results reveal that emerging technologies significantly enhance creativity, audience engagement, and accessibility through immersive experiences, digital archives, and online exhibitions. However, challenges persist, including risks of artistic identity loss, ethical dilemmas in authorship and intellectual property, and disparities in technological access across regions. Systemic factors, including policy frameworks, cultural institutions, and education, critically shape how these technologies are adopted and perceived. Proposed solutions highlight blockchain authentication, digital literacy initiatives, and policy interventions to balance innovation with cultural preservation. Nonetheless, research gaps remain, particularly in addressing socio-cultural implications and long-term effects of digital tools on creativity and heritage. This review underscores the urgency of interdisciplinary strategies and global collaboration to ensure digital transformation enriches, rather than diminishes, cultural diversity and artistic integrity.
Rethinking Arts Education in the Digital Era: A Narrative Review Nazaruddin, M. Arief; Mahfudzi, Aan
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i2.898

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This study provides a narrative review of digital transformation in arts education, with a focus on pedagogical models, curriculum innovation, technological integration, and global perspectives. The review draws on literature from databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed, using keyword combinations related to digital transformation, pedagogy, and arts education. Inclusion criteria emphasized peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2025, spanning diverse research designs. The findings indicate that project-based and STEAM learning approaches, combined with digital tools such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality, significantly improve student engagement, creativity, and adaptability. Curriculum reforms incorporating e-learning, blended, mobile, and ubiquitous learning models demonstrate how institutions globally are redesigning education to meet digital challenges. At the same time, systemic barriers—including insufficient infrastructure, limited teacher training, and policy gaps—continue to hinder effective implementation, particularly in developing countries. Comparative analyses highlight stark disparities between developed and developing contexts but also reveal innovative practices emerging from resource-constrained environments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies, sustained professional development, and international collaboration in addressing these barriers. Future research is needed to provide longitudinal evidence of the long-term impact of digital integration on creativity and professional readiness. The review concludes that digital technologies, when strategically integrated, are not supplementary but foundational to the future of arts education.
Echoes of Empire, Sounds of Nation: Keroncong and the Politics of Musical Canon in Postcolonial Indonesia Nuristama , Ramadhina Ulfa
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i2.1019

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Keroncong music, a hybrid genre rooted in Portuguese colonial influence and indigenous traditions, has undergone significant transformation over centuries, culminating in its institutionalization as a national symbol in Indonesia. This article investigates the evolution of Keroncong across five distinct phases beginning with the Tugu community’s early preservation efforts, through colonial and postcolonial media dissemination, to contemporary reinterpretations by diaspora and youth movements. The study applies a multidisciplinary methodology combining historical periodization, media archaeology, musicological analysis, and cultural theory. Through archival research and comparative analysis, the article identifies the critical roles of NIROM and RRI in canon formation, emphasizing how broadcasting and state cultural policy promoted Langgam Jawa and iconic compositions like “Bengawan Solo” as representative of national identity. It further explores how canonization processes, while preserving cultural memory, can also marginalize regional and minority expressions. Comparative cases from other postcolonial contexts underscore the shared challenges and dynamics of musical canonization. The findings reveal that Keroncong’s continued relevance lies in its adaptability. Diasporic reinterpretations, educational incorporation, and revivalist movements demonstrate that Keroncong remains a living tradition. Rather than a fixed heritage, it embodies an evolving site of identity negotiation, cultural memory, and aesthetic innovation. This study contributes to scholarly discourse on music, media, and postcolonial identity formation, offering a model for examining how musical traditions are constructed, institutionalized, and reimagined within complex socio political landscapes.
Rhyme, Resistance, and Representation: Intersectional Identities in Contemporary Hip-Hop Lyrics Hutami , Nestiani
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i2.1113

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Hip-hop has become a global platform for articulating cultural and political identities, especially for marginalized communities. This study examines how race, gender, class, and place are represented in hip-hop lyrics through rhetorical and linguistic strategies. Utilizing a structured codebook, five tracks from the United States, United Kingdom, and Global South contexts were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The analysis revealed that identity markers such as race and class frequently appear alongside rhetorical devices like metaphor, intertextuality, and naming, which enhance political commentary. Linguistic forms such as African American Vernacular English, code-switching, and alliteration were also found to reinforce cultural authenticity and resistance. These findings demonstrate that hip-hop lyrics function as more than artistic expression; they are discursive tools that challenge dominant ideologies and assert marginalized experiences. This study contributes a replicable analytical framework for examining identity in popular music and highlights the role of hip-hop as a global cultural force for social critique and community formation.
System, Expression, and Timbre: Expanding the Taxonomy of Counterpoint in Contemporary Choral Music Farlina, Nina; Hermansyah, Kusen Dony
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i2.1114

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This study explores the redefinition of counterpoint in 21st-century choral music, focusing on its systemic and re-contextualized modalities across seven representative works. The research investigates how composers such as David Lang, Arvo Pärt, Caroline Shaw, Eric Whitacre, and Tarik O’Regan reinterpret contrapuntal strategies in light of contemporary aesthetic and structural demands. Using a multi-dimensional analytical framework, the study evaluates contrapuntal types (e.g., imitation, canon, tintinnabuli), polyphonic density, and timbral techniques through segment-based coding. Quantitative tools such as the Voice Overlap Index (VOI) and Polyphonic Density Index (PDI) supplement traditional score analysis, enabling cross-style comparison. Inter-rater reliability measures and algorithmic analyses ensure rigor and reproducibility. Findings reveal that systemic counterpoint evident in Lang's process layering and Pärt’s algorithmic tintinnabuli functions as a generative architecture rooted in structural clarity. Conversely, re-contextualized counterpoint employed by Shaw, Whitacre, and O’Regan blends text-driven imitation, modal interplay, and timbral diversity for expressive depth. The emergence of “timbral counterpoint” underscores the increasing role of extended vocal techniques in contrapuntal design. The article concludes that counterpoint in contemporary choral music is both a structural and expressive tool, redefined to accommodate modern compositional priorities. By establishing a typology that includes systemic, expressive, and timbral counterpoint, this study expands the analytical vocabulary available to scholars and practitioners.

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