Aceh traditional music (Rapa'i), Aceh Indonesia.

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Indonesia is one country that has many cultures, one of which is the traditional Rapa'i music originating from Aceh. Rapa'i has been known from ancient times in Aceh, this hit instrument has tremendous appeal. Rapa'i musical instrument made of wood and ox skin, of course the material is not arbitrary.

The history of the traditional Rapa'i instrument.

Based on the history of this Rapai musical instrument originated from Iraqi bahdad and brought to Aceh through an Islamic broadcaster at that time. This Islamic broadcaster named Syeh Rapi. This history according to Z.H Idris.

There are several types of Rapa'i in Aceh, There Rapa'i Geleng and Rapa'i Debus.

Rapa'i ordinary geleng dilanturkan with melodious poems follow the music, while Rapa'i debus there are some people who wake up while rocking to the rhythm of music while holding a sharp weapon. They have immune science while stabbing themselves with sharp weapons.

You do not have to be afraid to look at it, because they are professional people. The faster the sound of the music, the faster they play Dabus.

This music is still strong among the community, in the village often heard the roar of Rapa'i before midnight. They are a group of people doing routine exercises to prepare for the show.

That's how much about the culture of Rapa'i music in Aceh. If you are curious about this music, you can visit Aceh to see it live at the annual event held by the Government of Aceh.

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