Resonating Power: How Gendhing Kurmat Dalem Embodies the Sound of Kingship in Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat

Amabilita Celessya Shafaswara

Abstract


Gendhing Kurmat Dalem is a palace repertoire consisting of Gendhing Prabu Mataram, Gendhing Raja Manggala, Gendhing Sri Kondur, andGendhing Tedhak Saking.  These four gendhing have the main function as a signal of the presence, dignity, and authority of the Sultan in the ceremonial order of the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. Through a study of the musical structure, lyrics, and gendhing performance, this research shows how Gendhing Kurmat Dalem serves as a symbolic medium that articulates dynastic identity and the power of the king. The lyrics that continue to be updated according to the title and position of the Sultan emphasize that palace musical texts are dynamic, adjusting to political and spiritual changes in the kingdom.

 

The performance of Gendhing Kurmat Dalem follows strict ritual protocols, starting from the preparation of offerings in the use of the Gangsa Ageng to the structure of gendhing performance that adjusts to the Sultan’s movements during miyos dalem and jengkar dalem. In the present era, the existence of this repertoire has undergone transformation through the digitization of manuscripts, audio-visual documentation, and performance adjustments in events both inside and outside the palace walls. Even so, its symbolic function and honorific nature are still maintained, including the tradition of the “Raus!” proclamation, which becomes a distinctive feature of the Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. 

 

This research concludes that Gendhing Kurmat Dalem is a living intangible cultural heritage that continues to evolve, maintaining continuity between history, ritual, and the identity of the kingdom, while also showing the ability of palace musical traditions to adapt to the needs and realities of the present time.

Keywords


Gendhing Kurmat Dalem; Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat; Court Gamelan; Royal Ceremony; Dynastic Identity

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24821/ae.v1i2.17777

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