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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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Voice of a Nation: Waldjinah, Langgam Jawa, and the Gendered Politics of Postcolonial Music in Indonesia Putri, Trikaloka Handayani; Zainsty, Arly Yanatri
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i3.1023

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Langgam Jawa, a subgenre of keroncong rooted in Javanese musical and poetic traditions, serves as a crucial expression of postcolonial cultural identity in Indonesia. This article investigates the role of Waldjinah, the genre’s most iconic figure, in shaping the gendered and national aesthetics of Langgam Jawa through her musical style, lyrical themes, and media representation. Employing feminist musicology, postcolonial performance theory, and reception analysis, this study draws on archival recordings, televised performances, and song lyrics to explore how Waldjinah’s vocal ornamentation and public persona mediated Javanese femininity within state-sanctioned cultural frameworks. Analytical attention is given to her use of undul-usuk ornamentation, integration of macapat-inspired lyricism, and curated visual aesthetics across different media platforms. The results demonstrate that Langgam Jawa’s hybrid musical structure combining diatonic instrumentation with traditional Javanese idioms enabled Waldjinah to navigate and subtly challenge dominant gender and cultural norms. Her work was simultaneously supported by state institutions and shaped by them, contributing to the canonization of Langgam Jawa as part of Indonesia’s national musical identity. This research concludes that Waldjinah’s artistic trajectory reflects the complex interplay between individual agency and institutional power in the construction of musical canons. Her legacy exemplifies how music functions as a site of gendered, regional, and national negotiation in postcolonial contexts. The findings suggest a need for further inquiry into the evolving interpretations of Langgam Jawa in the digital age, particularly among younger female performers.
Reimagining Music Education: School–Community Partnerships for Cultural Sustainability in Indonesia Nuristama , Ramadhina Ulfa
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i3.1040

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This study investigates how school–community partnerships can serve as effective models for integrating traditional music into formal education in Indonesia. With the rise of culturally responsive frameworks such as Kurikulum Merdeka and global attention on intangible cultural heritage, there is an increasing need to explore how education systems can preserve and promote cultural identity through collaborative initiatives. The objective is to examine the structures, impacts, and challenges of such partnerships across different educational contexts. Employing a qualitative multi site case study design, the research focuses on three schools engaged in different types of collaboration with local cultural institutions, including co teaching, guest artist residencies, and service learning. Data were collected through semi structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software to identify key patterns and stakeholder perspectives. Findings reveal that school–community partnerships significantly enhance students’ cultural literacy, self expression, collaboration skills, and performance confidence. Traditional music education was found to be most effective when delivered through experiential and reflective approaches, supported by mutual planning between educators and cultural practitioners. Community involvement provided authenticity and fostered stronger student engagement. Moreover, the study confirms the applicability of frameworks such as UNESCO’s “Teaching with Living Heritage” and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy, both of which emphasize cultural continuity and identity development. Key challenges included scheduling conflicts, limited resources, and unclear role definitions all of which were mitigated through flexible planning, digital tools, and written agreements. In conclusion, this research contributes a scalable and context sensitive model for integrating traditional music into national education. It underscores the value of schools acting as cultural agents and highlights the importance of policy support for inclusive, culturally embedded education.
Decentering Postmodernism: Indonesian Contemporary Art as Theory and Practiceå Judijanto, Loso
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): November 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i4.1041

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This article explores how Indonesian contemporary art reconfigures postmodern aesthetic theory through culturally specific practices and socio political engagement. Drawing from theorists such as Lyotard, Jameson, Baudrillard, Foster, and Bourriaud, the study analyzes how key Indonesian artists including FX Harsono, Agus Suwage, Arahmaiani, Eko Nugroho, and the collective ruangrupa reinterpret postmodern concepts such as pastiche, simulacra, archive, and relational aesthetics. Methodologically, the study applies qualitative content analysis, thematic coding, and curatorial discourse review to examine visual strategies in artworks produced between 1990 and 2025. The findings demonstrate that Indonesian artists do not simply adopt global postmodern aesthetics but transform them through local narratives, political memory, and community based models. Suwage’s ironic appropriations, Harsono’s archival trauma aesthetics, and ruangrupa’s lumbung model all exemplify how postmodernism in Indonesia is hybridized and decolonized. These practices challenge the dominance of Western centric theory by infusing postmodern strategies with Indonesian spiritual, historical, and communal dimensions. As such, the Indonesian context expands the definition of postmodern art, offering a model of aesthetic pluralism that bridges theory and practice. This study contributes to global contemporary art discourse by positioning Indonesian postmodernism as a vital, dialogical, and situated framework. It underscores the need for geographically nuanced readings of aesthetic theory and highlights how artistic practices from the Global South reframe the terms of global engagement.
Embodied Harmony: The Role of Singer Body Movement in Enhancing Choral Expressivity and Ensemble Coordination Kusumadewi , Kenya Permata
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i4.1042

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This study investigates the impact of singer body movement on ensemble coordination and perceived expressivity in choral performance. Grounded in theories of embodied music cognition and entrainment, the research explores how varying degrees of movement no movement, slight sway, and full body sway affect acoustic precision, synchrony, and audience evaluation. Using a within subject factorial design, 24 university level choir members performed under each movement condition. Data were collected through multi microphone recordings, OpenPose based motion tracking, and blind evaluations by expert and non expert listeners. Acoustic measures included pitch deviation, LTAS, and SPL; movement metrics captured sway amplitude and synchrony; perceptual ratings addressed expressiveness, articulation, and timing. Results indicated that slight sway consistently produced superior outcomes across all domains. Pitch deviation was lowest and movement synchrony highest under this condition. Perceptual ratings were significantly higher in slight sway than in either no movement or full body sway. Excessive movement increased pitch instability and disrupted blend, while also producing inconsistent synchronization. These findings highlight the functional role of calibrated movement in choral performance. Incorporating slight, synchronized motion can enhance ensemble cohesion and elevate audience experience without compromising acoustic integrity. The study offers empirical support for movement integrated pedagogies and suggests broader applications across ensemble types and performance genres.
Performing Authenticity: Participatory Representation and Power in Ethnic Themed Musicals Kusumadewi, Kenya Permata; Zainsty, Arly Yanatri
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i1.1043

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Contemporary musical films are increasingly being used as vehicles for ethnic storytelling. This study investigates how industry practices specifically casting, creative participation, cultural consultation, and marketing strategies shape the authenticity and reception of ethnic representation in four case studies: In the Heights, Coco, Encanto, and West Side Story (2021). Using a comparative content analysis approach informed by boundary making theory and representation studies, the research triangulates production documents, promotional materials, and reception data to examine how participatory inclusion influences narrative integrity. Methodologically, the study applies a multimodal coding framework to assess how structural dynamics influence storytelling from development through distribution. It incorporates data from creative personnel profiles, marketing discourse, and community feedback, enabling a comprehensive understanding of industry driven representation. The results reveal that films involving creators and consultants from target communities tend to offer richer, more nuanced portrayals, while those relying on symbolic inclusion or commodified authenticity risk critical backlash and community disengagement. Casting misalignments, marketing inconsistencies, and lack of structural inclusion are identified as recurring challenges. These findings highlight the need for systemic reform in media production to promote authentic and accountable ethnic storytelling. The study contributes to scholarly debates on cultural representation and offers a replicable model for evaluating equity in media narratives.
Toward Creative Autonomy: A Dual-Model Framework for Assessing Originality in Generative Music Systems Farlina, Nina
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i1.1112

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AI-generated music systems such as MusicGen and Stable Audio 2.0 are increasingly capable of producing stylistically coherent and musically rich compositions. However, questions remain about whether these outputs constitute genuine creativity or mere replication of training data. This study evaluates the memorization and creativity levels of these models using symbolic and audio-based metrics, alongside perceptual assessments. A dual-model evaluation was conducted: symbolic outputs were assessed using chroma-based DTW, Smith–Waterman, melodic n-grams, and MGEval metrics, while audio outputs were analyzed for waveform similarity and listener ratings. Anti-Memorization Guidance (AMG) was introduced to reduce overfitting, with 50 outputs generated per model under both standard and AMG conditions. Results showed significant memorization in standard outputs, particularly with high Replication Index scores and latent similarity clusters. AMG effectively lowered memorization and increased Novelty Scores and Harmonic Surprise. Subjective tests using MUSHRA and Likert-style ratings revealed that AMG-enhanced outputs were perceived as more creative but slightly less typical in genre. Correlations between objective and subjective metrics further validated the effectiveness of the hybrid evaluation framework. The study concludes that AI music systems can be guided toward greater originality using anti-memorization strategies. While achieving historical creativity remains challenging, perceptually and statistically creative outputs are attainable. This framework offers a replicable approach for evaluating creativity and informs ethical, legal, and design considerations in AI music generation.
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
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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.
Strategic Speech Act Deployment in Political Debates: A Comparative Pragmatic Study of Indonesian and UK Discourse Astutie, Riza
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): February 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i1.1115

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This study investigates the comparative realization of commissive and directive speech acts in political debates, focusing on Indonesian presidential discourse and UK parliamentary opposition speech. Drawing from two annotated corpora comprising approximately 500 utterances each, the research applies Searle’s speech act taxonomy to analyze how speech acts are distributed and realized across political roles and contexts. Using manual annotation supported by ELAN, combined with frequency analysis and qualitative discourse methods, the study finds that commissive acts are predominantly employed by incumbent speakers to promise policy actions and build credibility, whereas opposition figures favor directive acts to challenge, question, and demand accountability. Lexical markers such as “promise,” “guarantee,” and “must” serve as reliable indicators for classifying speech acts. The analysis reveals that speech act usage is not only influenced by speaker role but also shaped by debate phase and cultural-political context. Commissives cluster around opening and closing phases, while directives dominate in rebuttals. These findings reflect role-based strategic communication choices and underscore the pragmatic flexibility political speakers must maintain across different institutional settings. The study contributes to political pragmatics by offering cross-contextual insights into how language functions strategically in political discourse. It calls for broader multilingual corpora and refined speech act models that account for both cultural norms and communicative intent.
Co-Designing Culture: Ethical Frameworks for Digital Representation of Batik Motifs Rusnalasari, Zulidyana Dwi; Hermansyah, Kusen Dony
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v3i3.1118

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The digital reinterpretation of Batik, a UNESCO-recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage, presents both opportunities and ethical challenges. This study explores the boundaries of cultural remixing through a mixed-methods approach combining user experience (UX) testing, qualitative interviews, and legal-normative analysis. Forty illustrators participated in a task-based UX experiment to assess perceptions of usability, aesthetic value, and ethical alignment when reimagining Batik motifs. Senior illustrators exhibited higher ethical sensitivity and design fidelity, as confirmed by ANOVA. Stakeholder interviews with artisans, curators, and designers revealed themes emphasizing respect for pakem (traditional rules), the importance of community participation, and risks of symbolic dilution. Legal analysis of Indonesian Copyright Law and UNESCO ICH guidelines highlighted gaps in enforcement and the need for soft-law instruments such as ethical toolkits and participatory protocols. Findings suggest that responsible innovation requires integrated frameworks combining legal, educational, technological, and participatory strategies. A Digital Ethics Toolkit is proposed to support designers in navigating cultural representation responsibly. This toolkit includes a pakem rubric, attribution checklist, AI output review system, and co-design templates. The study concludes that safeguarding heritage in digital contexts must involve collaborative stewardship, where ethical awareness and cultural dialogue shape innovation.

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