Vol. 4, No. 03, March 2023

E-ISSN: 2723-6692

P-ISSN: 2723-6595

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Tanjidor Your History Now: The Cultural Condition of Tanjidor

in the Eyes of Generation Z

The rapid development of technology causes a globalization. Globalization is a

global process, where the distance between one region and another region seems to

have no limit. The process of globalization penetrated throughout the world, due to the

development of communication technology, the process brought a very large change in

various fields, especially changes in the culture of Indonesian society.

Globalization that occurs can cause changes in people's lifestyles to be more

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uses Western musical instruments, especially wind instruments. The name Tanjidor is

taken from Portuguese, namely Tanger which means playing music and Tangedor which

means playing music outdoors, but with a Betawi accent people call it Tanjidor.

This art is usually played in groups by about 8 to 15 musicians, consisting of

metal wind instruments and punch instruments, such as trumpets, trombones, clarinet,

tuba, bus drums, snare and cymbals, maracas, and xylophone.

Tanjidor art is often played during weddings, welcoming important guests,

circumcision, celebration of religious holidays and national holidays, and other

celebrations. Along with globalization, tanjidor art has also decreased in priority among

the public. We no longer see this art performed in events among the people of Jakarta

responding to tanjidor art, and the reduced interest from the public to consider tanjidor

(Sebastian & Amran, 2016).

The lack of interest in considering tanjidor occurs because of the high cost of

considering tanjidor and the fewer tanjidor art studios in Jakarta because the studio is

quiet from responses. This raises concerns about the extinction of this tanjidor art

culture, especially the next generation is reluctant to learn this culture because they

prefer something new that comes from outside that is considered more interesting such

as boy bands and girl bands from abroad which mostly become idols and other cultures.

Generation Z or also called the internet generation or generation that is always

connected to cyberspace and can do everything using technological sophistication.

tanjidor culture in the eyes of generation Z. The purpose in this study is to reveal the

condition of tanjidor culture in the eyes of generation Z. The benefits obtained from this

research are described into two aspects, namely practical and theoretical benefits. The

practical benefits of this research are Increasing awareness of generation Z to know and

learn about tanjidor culture and Knowing the extent to which generation Z knows the

culture of tanjidor (Ali & Purwandi, 2017). It Can be used as input in cultural arts lesson

policies. In addition to practical benefits, there are also theoretical benefits. The

theoretical benefits of the study are Broaden your horizons about tanjidor culture,

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study on the outskirts of Jakarta in 1974, tanjidor came from slaves assigned to play

Meanwhile, according to (Indra Aziz, 2009) tanjidor is a musical art played by a group of

people or often called Tanjidor Orchestra. This Tanjidor orchestra has developed since

the 19th century and often performs folk songs, one of which is the Jali-jali song.

Tanjidor orchestra can be found during Betawi marriage ceremonies, circumcision,

Indonesian independence ceremonies, and AD or Chinese New Year. In general, the

tanjidor orchestra is played by going around while playing a musical instrument

(Apriliani & Abdullah, 2018).

Tanjidor is a traditional street music party among Betawi Chinese ethnicity and

order to feel the benefits. Generation Z or better known as the digital generation grows

and develops with dependence on technology and various kinds of technological tools.

According to (Koentjaraningrat, 2009), culture is a foreign word that means

culture, also derived from the Latin word "colere" which means to process or work. In

this sense, the meaning of culture develops as any effort or action to cultivate the land

and change nature in the process of human life. In line with the above opinion, Taylor

(Horton & Chester, 1996) culture is a whole complex of knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals,

laws, customs, and all other abilities and habits acquired by a person as a member of

society. Meanwhile, according to Wiranata (2011) of the many thoughts of experts

about what culture really is, in general the core understanding of culture:

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Melville J. Herkovits who mentioned that culture has four main elements,

namely: a) technological tools ± tools, b) economic systems, c) family, d) political power.

According to Bronislaw Malinowski said four main elements which include: a. a system

of social norms that allow cooperation between members of society to adapt to their

surroundings, b. economic organization, c. tools and institutions or officers for

education, d. organization of power (politics).

shift is an increase in the ability of the social system, the ability of the social system to

process information, both direct and indirect and this modernization process in

accordance with the choices and needs of the community. Social change does not occur

by itself but is caused by many factors, in addition, social change does not stand alone

but has a relationship with aspects of life, both in individuals and society, both on a

limited and broad scale, and takes place sooner or later.

Music

Music is a product of the human intellect along with other artistic products such

as literature. Music is experienced as a consonant or dissonant chord, rhythm, color of

certain sounds because by the human ear, it is not only heard but also judged as a

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method in examining the status of a human group, an object, a set of conditions, a

system of thought, or a class in the present.

Researchers using descriptive methods aim to reveal the cultural conditions of

tanjidor in the eyes of generation Z, according to existing data in the field.

The form of research used is qualitative because describing is done by

deciphering the form of written words by prioritizing the depth of appreciation,

observing real phenomena, and interacting directly between objects to be observed and

studied (Sugiyono, 2018).

The subjects in this study were informants, namely tanjidor owners, tanjidor

players, and generation Z. The owner and player of the tanjidor are from the Betawi

something that can be managed, and decide what can be told to others (Moleong, 2018).

The stages are first reviewing all data obtained from sources, second summarizing all

data obtained from interviews, third compiling interview data.

The community's need for tanjnidor music to fill entertainment events greatly

affects the existence of existing tanjidor music. As long as tanjidor music is still used by

the community, tanjidor music can still be maintained, because people live because art

and art can support the community. In addition, the costs incurred for entertainment

from the ancestors who used tanjidor music as a means of entertainment at the events

held. Interest is characterized by drive, attention, pleasure, ability, and compatibility or

compatibility. Beky Mardani, said: Tanjidor music is not as existing as it used to be,

because tanjidor players are already old. The younger generation who continue tanjidor

music has very few personnel, due to the lack of interest of the younger generation to

play this music. Based on the quote above, it can be concluded that the successor of

tanjidor music is very lacking, because the younger generation prefers modern music.

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support tanjidor culture, for example, tanjidor art competitions are also rarely held by

the government anymore because of the small demand, even though according to Mr.

Beky Mardani, if the tanjidor competition is free, there will be many registrations,

because if you use registration fees ranging from Rp. 150,000 to Rp. 200,000 per group,

it is very heavy, not to mention we rent pickups, prepare clothes and others. The

inhibiting factor for the existence of tanjidor music art is the influence of globalization.

existence of art, especially the art of tanjidor music which is being faced with the

influence of globalization. Globalization is marked by the increasingly advanced

communication and information systems, making people more likely to be interested in

younger generation of Jakarta people so that the art of tanjidor music is difficult to

develop because most people who still preserve the art of tanjidor music are people

who can be said to be old. The tanjidor group chosen by the host should provide an

appropriate rate so that the income earned is sufficient for the tanjidor players.

The host must also consider the tanjidor players who have advanced age, the

care of the tools, as well as the typical costumes that players usually use when

performing at an event. So that the host can increase the rate for tanjidor players. The

role of the government is needed in preserving the development of Tanjidor art because

this art is an asset. This can be realized with the help of funds from the government,

often holding tanjidor competitions that are free to register and attractive prizes.

A. Supporting Factors for the Existence of Tanjidor Art

Community customs and traditions affect the needs of the community, such as

marriage traditions that use tanjidor music as entertainment fillers when the bridal

arakarakan is performed. The community's need for tanjidor music to enliven various

events encourages people to keep using tanjidor music because there is pride if the

events held by the community use tanjidor music.

The theory of the function of music in society according to (Merriam, 1955) also

proves that music as a means of entertainment which means music functions as a means

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The community's need for tanjnidor music to fill entertainment events greatly

affects the existence of existing tanjidor music. Cultural elements according to

(Koentjaraningrat, 2009) there are 7 of which are arts, such as tanjidor music which for

generations until now still plays a role in enlivening events held in the community,

especially in the people of Jakarta.

According to (Azhari et al., 2017) as long as customs and culture run in the

community, tanjidor is still needed and plays a role in everything. This is as he said

"events organized by the community without the participation of tanjidor music, like

vegetables without salt". The event in question is like an unauthorized bridal procession

if there is no tanjidor music. The above statement shows that culture is a factor that

through a process. With attention and interaction with the environment, the interest

can develop. The emergence of this interest is usually marked by encouragement,

attention, pleasure, ability, and compatibility or suitability Bachtiar said: Tanjidor music

in Pontianak does not exist as long as it used to be, because tanjidor players are already

old. The younger generation who continue tanjidor music has very few personnel, due

to the lack of interest of the younger generation in playing this music.

Based on the quote above, it can be concluded that the successor of tanjidor

music is very lacking, because the younger generation prefers modern music. The

income factor is also one of the obstacles to his interest in the art of tanjidor. The

income of playing tanjidor music only ranges from 100 to 150 thousand even that does

tanjidor art. The inhibiting factor of the existence of tanjidor music is the lack of support

from the government. Beky Mardani said: Based on talks with tanjidor group friends,

the government very rarely provides good assistance for the development of tanjidor

music, even tanjidor musical instruments Bachtiar also said that he had submitted a

proposal for financial assistance but until now it has not been approved because the

proposal has not been official and must go through a notary, while the tanjung besiku

group does not have the funds to use notary services. Based on the quote above, the lack

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existence of art, especially the art of tanjidor music which is being faced with the

influence of globalization. Globalization is marked by the increasingly advanced

communication and information systems, making people more likely to be interested in

the types of entertainment aired by TV stations, both traditional arts and arts that come

from outside cultures when compared to regional performing arts entertainment. The

changing interest of people who prefer the type of art displayed by electronic media

makes the task of tanjidor music artists even more difficult.

C. Efforts to Overcome the Obstacles to the Existence of Tanjidor Music

To cultivate a love for traditional art, knowledge of the origin of the art is needed

the art. The tanjidor group chosen by the host should provide the appropriate rate so

that the income obtained is sufficient for the tanjidor players.

The host must also consider the tanjidor players who have advanced age, the

care of the tools, as well as the typical costumes that players usually use when

performing at an event. So that the host can increase the rate for tanjidor players.

According to an interview with Beky Mardani, that the rates received from playing

tanjidor the results are mediocre sometimes also not able to cover the needs, it's just

that we play because we like to entertain people. The role of the government is needed

in preserving the development of tanjidor art because this art is an asset owned by the

City of Jakarta. This can be realized with the help of funds from the government, often

development of the art of tanjidor music, the government needs to restore the function

of the government as a protector and protector of traditional music arts, including

tanjidor music without having to interfere in the aesthetic process.

The government must also hold frequent events related to culture and customs.

Not only major government events are needed, but religious events must also be

included such as ta'ruf parades and other religious holidays. Not only that, in welcoming

the new year AD, the government should include the art in existing activities. By

providing traditional Malay clothing for invited groups or providing sufficient funds to

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Based on the discussion, researchers concluded that the existence of tanjdor

music still exists A tanjidor music artist who is identical to artwork must be able to

create change, although indirectly, even artwork is an important instrument in a

cultural change.

The factor that inhibits the existence of tanjidor music is the art element that

comes from the West. To maintain the existence of traditional arts in the midst of the

rapid flow of global culture, it is necessary to carry out various innovations in terms of

accompaniment music, costumes, tanjidor music forms and others. Efforts to overcome

obstacles to the existence of tanjidor music art, are Regarding the readiness of the

art should be maintained as traditional music. There should be coaching carried out by

the older generation to the younger generation so that the existence of tanjidor music is

not extinct. The participation of the community utilizes tanjidor music as a means of

entertainment in circumcisions, and weddings. The participation of the government in

providing protection and preservation of tanjidor music.

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