6 Questions
Apa ciri khas syair tembang?
Syllable count 5-7-5-7-7
Apa tema yang sering diangkat dalam geguritan?
Sosial, politik, dan kehidupan sehari-hari
Apa yang membedakan tembang dengan geguritan?
Tembang memiliki syair yang ketat, sedangkan geguritan bebas syair
Apa nama jenis tembang yang berisi cerita atau pesan?
Tembang Wirangrong
Apa ciri khas bahasa yang digunakan dalam geguritan?
Bahasa Jawa modern
Apa yang sering diungkapkan dalam geguritan?
Kritik dan satire
Study Notes
Geguritan Bahasa Jawa
Tembang
- A traditional form of Javanese poetry originating from the ancient Hindu-Buddhist era
- Characterized by:
- Syllable count: 5-7-5-7-7
- Use of Old Javanese language and script
- Themes: love, nature, wisdom, and spirituality
- Often accompanied by gamelan music
- Types of tembang:
- Tembang Wirangrong: tells a story or conveys a message
- Tembang Mijil: expresses emotions and feelings
- Tembang Kinanthi: praises the beauty of nature
Geguritan
- A modern form of Javanese poetry, emerging in the 19th century
- Characterized by:
- Free verse style, without strict syllable count
- Use of modern Javanese language and script
- Themes: social issues, politics, and everyday life
- Often expresses criticism and satire
- Features of geguritan:
- Uses everyday language and colloquialisms
- Emphasizes the poet's personal experience and perspective
- Often employs metaphors and symbolism
- May incorporate elements of traditional Javanese literature and culture
Test your knowledge of traditional and modern Javanese poetry forms, including tembang and geguritan. Learn about their characteristics, themes, and features.
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