Akulturasi Hadrah dengan Perkusi Tradisional Melayu dalam Kegiatan Maulid Arbain di Kota Medan

Abstract

Acculturation in music is a form of intercultural encounter that gives birth to new expressions in the practice of performing arts. Hadrah as a form of religious music not only functions as a medium of da'wah, but also becomes a creative space that is open to the influence of local culture. In urban societies such as Medan City, cultural exchanges often occur through collective religious practices. Religious activities such as Maulid Arbain are social spaces that allow the mixing of cultural elements, including in the form of musicals. In the context of Maulid Arbain's activities in the city of Medan, Hadrah experienced an interesting musical interaction with elements of traditional Malay percussion. The main purpose of this study is to identify the form of Hadrah performance in Maulid Arbain activities, analyze the Hadrah playing technique that is acculturated with traditional Malay music, and examine the acculturation process thoroughly. The descriptive qualitative approach is used with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation, and is analyzed based on acculturation theory. The object of study was focused on the performance of Hadrah in Maulid Arbain activities at the Darul Ibtihaj Islamic Boarding School, Medan City. The results of the study show that there is an acculturation process between Hadrah and traditional Malay percussion music. This can be seen in the similarity of musical instruments such as tambourine and marwas to Malay drums. Acculturation is also reflected in interlocking-based game techniques that combine Hadrah rhythmic patterns with the peculiarities of Malay rhythms. In addition, the involvement of participants from various backgrounds, such as entrepreneurs, students, and Malay percussion music practitioners who study Hadrah, shows that this acculturation process also forms a dynamic and inclusive space for cultural interaction in the community.