CIRI DAN MAKSUD HIPERBOLA (JAKU KELANGKUNG) LIRIK DALAM LAGU POP IBAN [HYPERBOLE (JAKU KELANGKUNG) AND CHARACTERISTICS AND MEANINGS IN LYRIC OF IBAN POP SONGS

Abstract

Iban pop music came into existence in the late 1950s when Radio Sarawak recorded a few tracks for public entertainment. The objectives of this research were to identify the hyperbole features and analyse the aspects which construct the meanings of hyperbole in the lyrics of the Iban pop music from 1970s to the 21st century. This research employed the qualitative method using the descriptive approach. Document analysis and checklists were the two research instruments. The findings of the research indicated that the hyperbole features in the lyrics of the songs encompass the quantity, characteristic and measurement aspects. The elements which constructed the implicit meanings in the hyperbole were nature, human, plants, animals, culture and unliving things. The quantity features of hyperbole incorporated in the Iban pop song lyrics were low in the 70s but kept increasing from the 80s to the 21st century. The quantity features were not widely used in the 21st century and measurement features in lyrical compositions were low in the 80s until the 21st century. The element of characteristic was commonly used in the 80s to the 21st century. Cultural elements were widely incorporated in lyrics composition as compared to plants. As a conclusion, the features and elements were used depends entirely on value, surrounding and living situation of the Iban community. The implication of the study can be used as guidelines for composers to improve their skills in writing Iban pop song lyrics and uplift the future of Iban music industry in general.