A unique art of Indonesia, precisely from the Sunda region. Pupuh is actually a poem, have certain rules, but can not change the original lyrics were changed rhythm. Pupuh sung a very melodious voice.
Pupuh is a form of traditional Sundanese poems that have a certain number of syllables in each line. Pupuh usually recited by sung (nembang) and performed in a theatrical stage drama sunda. There are 17 types of pupuh, each pupuh has its own meaning and properties and is used to theme different story.
- Asmarandana, the theme of lust, love someone to lovers, friends, and family.
- Balakbak, themed comedy, jokes about everyday life.
- Dangdanggula, the theme of peace, grace, joy.
- Durma, the theme of anger, pride, spirit.
- Gambuh, the theme of grief, sorrow, pain.
- Gurisa, fantasy themed one.
- Jurudemung, themed confusion, problems of life.
- Kinanti, waiting themed one.
- Lambang, themed comedy with aspects of reflection.
- Magatru, themed regrets.
- Maskumambang, the theme of deep sadness, a sense of concern.
- Mijil, themed sadness raises expectations.
- Pangkur, themed feelings before carrying a heavy task.
- Pucung, the theme of feeling angry at yourself.
- Sinom, themed excitement.
- Wirangrong, themed shame will own behavior.
- Ladrang, themed satire.
This one example of the Pupuh Balakbak lyrics
Aya warung sisi jalan rame pisan, Citameng
Awewena luas luis geulis pisan, ngagoreng
Lalakina lalakina los kapipir nyo’o monyet, nyanggereng
roughly translates like this:
There are roadside stalls crowded at all, Citameng
Female height of her catwalk stunner, frying
That man, that man went to the edge (stall) play (with) a monkey, grinning (?)
According to some historical information, at that time the art of pupuh widely used in certain circles in this elite Sundanese. In colonial times pupuh used art as a means of correspondence, speeches by the marvelous, but according to the times on the creators of art Sundanese artists pupuh developed into some kind of Sundanese traditional arts. For example Cianjuran, Cigawiran, ciawian, wawacan, Gending Karesmen, and others. although pupuh Sunda have influences from mataram but in terms of musicality in this song is very different from the song in Java
In the pupuh was sekar Merdika rhythm (not bound beats) and sekar tandak (bound by a knock). Poetry
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can be changed according to the count of each song. Usually pupuh sung and accompanied by harp and flute along with other complementary instruments.
