Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Singgalang Patah Pucuak"

Translation of Title: "Patah pucuak" means " something, like a journey, interrupted or something, like work, that is unfinished." There is a song from Koto Tuo, "Koto Tuo Patah Pucuak," that also has "patah pucuak" in the title and the melodic structure involves breaks. "Singgalang" in the title refers not just to place affiliation but to the category of songs called Singgalang.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: Singgalang.
Place affiliations: This whole category of song is named after the place, the nagari and mountain called Singgalang.Source: Mardjani's List of Songs.
 

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