Bongai

Bongai also known as Rentak Kuda, is a traditional folk song of Negeri Sembilan.[1][2] It can be sung as solo, duet or in a group with or without accompanied by musical ensemble.

Bongai
Other namesRentak Kuda
Classification
DevelopedMalaysia
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Bongai
Stylistic originsMusic of Malaysia
Cultural originsMalaysia
Music of Malaysia
Media and performance
Music awards
Music festivals
Music mediaRIM Charts
Nationalistic and patriotic songs
National anthemNegaraku

History

Bongai reached its peak of fame in the 1950s where it was considered a must in any ceremony held especially the wedding ceremony in Negeri Sembilan. It is also performed for specific purposes, especially as entertainment during the evenings, after working hard in the day time for the local people. Bongai simply refers to the ceremony of reciting a poem by singing it sometimes accompanied by a musical instrument. In the past, it was often held at night.

Instruments

The musical instruments used in Bongai are violin, rebana, gong, gendang, salung and tumbuk kalang. Beside these basic instruments, other instruments such as caklempong, bangsi, accordion and others can also be used.

Among the songs popularly sung in Bongai are:[3]

  • Anak Bocek
  • Budu Landai
  • Cantik Manis
  • Donak Donai
  • Kapeh

See also

References
  1. "Bongai". Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. Collins, Megan (2002). "Bongai in Tanjung Ipoh, Negeri Sembilan". Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 1 (282): 91–114. JSTOR 41493464.
  3. "Bongai". Retrieved 14 November 2020.
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