Pengaruh Musik terhadap Perilaku Jemaat dalam Kegiatan Ibadah Gereja Kemenangan Iman Indonesia (GKII) di Jalan Sisingamangaraja No.249 Medan

Abstract

This research examines how music in worship activities at the Indonesian Faith Victory Church (GKII) Central Medan plays a role in influencing congregational behavior during worship. This research aims to (1) describe the worship procedures and song selection in GKII Medan Central worship activities (2) Describe how music works in Medan Central GKII worship activities (3) Describe how music can influence congregation behavior and analyze the structure of the songs played during worship. The method the author uses in this research is a qualitative method obtained from field research. In this research the author uses the basics of music analysis approach introduced by William P. Malm to examine the influence of music on the behavior of the GKII congregation using the Uses and Function theory of music pioneered by Alan P. Merriam. The results obtained show that music can bring the congregation to various atmospheres which also produce various behaviors. In relatively slow music and in this research the author chose a sample of the song Goodness of God, the atmosphere created is a soft and majestic atmosphere, resulting in calm and peaceful behavior in the congregation. Where this song is sung at a slow tempo, namely 63 BPM (Beats per minute) which can bring the congregation into a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Then regarding happy and joyful behavior, the author uses the song God gives me joy as a song sample. This song has a relatively fast tempo, namely at a tempo of 130 BPM (Beats per minute) which can bring the congregation into a happy atmosphere and can cause happy and joyful behavior in the congregation, such as clapping their hands or dancing in their place. Then regarding the behavior of jumping and cheering, the author took a sample of the song One Way, a song that has a fast tempo at 140 BPM (Beats per minute) which can bring the congregation into an enthusiastic atmosphere. The music played in the song One Way has various fast beats and there is also tutti so the music seems to communicate with the congregation.