Abstract
The focus of this study is to conceptualize Banjarese living values through the investigation of adjectives used in Banjarese lullabies. Singing lullabies while rocking the baby is a common practice for Banjarese people. The lullabies becoming the subject of the study of this research are the ones with Banjarese lyrics. In practice, Banjarese parents do not only sing lullabies in their tribe language but also in either Arabic or Indonesian. The data are collected through three techniques: observation, interview, and documentation. The data are obtained from five regions all over South Kalimantan to represent both Banjar Hulu and Banjar Kuala. The adjectives found the lullabies being investigated are analyzed using Cultural Linguistic approach. The results of the study show a close connection between adjectives used in the lullabies and beliefs of Banjarese people. Adjectives describing desired and undesired traits of children reflect Islamic teachings.
Highlights
The definition of culture should not be limited only to particular performances, traditional dresses or ceremonies
The focus of this study is to conceptualize Banjarese living values through the investigation of adjectives used in Banjarese lullabies
Singing lullabies while rocking the baby is a common practice for Banjarese people
Summary
The definition of culture should not be limited only to particular performances, traditional dresses or ceremonies. The wisdom of a culture and the communal beliefs and thought are portrayed by how the people live, including but not limited to how they use their language. Language is tranformed to different channels, including lyrics of songs. Songs are part of culture of many tribes all over the world. Traditional songs reflect uniqueness of the tribes where they belong. In Banjarese culture, songs have always been part of daily lives, especially for children. The songs are usually sung for many purposes including as lullabies. The parents and caretakers often sing lullabies for their children as they rock the traditional swing for the baby. Just like any other oral tradition, Banjarese lullabies are introduced from one generation to the generation through habits
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