An Analysis of Melodic Idioms of the Pi in Mangkhala Folk Music in Sukhothai

การวิเคราะห์สำนวนทำนองเพลงปี่มังคละจังหวัดสุโขทัย

Authors

  • Waraporn Cherdchoo Assistant Professor Dr., Department of Music, Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University

Keywords:

Musical Analysis, Mangkhala Music, Pi, Sukhothai Folk Music

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to offer the findings from an analysis of Pi Mangkla's idioms in Sukhothai Province. This is a selective approach analysis from the two experienced artists, Adul Singhem and Thosapol Saetia. The findings revealed that there were six different types of idioms that could be classified into two groups. Group 1 was considered as common idioms prevalent in all pi's idioms which showed four different idioms: a sustained note, a dotted rhythm, and a three-four syllable phrase. Group 2 was considered as specific idioms included two specific idioms (a personal style). 1) an idiom with a variety of ending notes for modal modulation, and 2) an omission of some notes. From the idiom characteristics, the traits and characteristics of the mangkhala music in Sukhothai’s style might be very well represented. The idioms serve the central concepts in this regard: music serves as a source of religious and entertainment purposes.

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Published

2023-06-26

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023): January - June

Section

บทความวิจัย (Research Article)

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