Masters of Places: Music and Territory in Makadade (Atauro, East Timor)
On the island of Atauro, certain musical forms are deeply connected to space, which the Adadi conceive of in six primary directions. Each direction is governed by opun (ʻownersʼ, ʻmastersʼ). Specific melodies, rhythms, vocal calls, and instruments, distinguish neighboring territorial zones. This mus...
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Archipel
2024
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| Accés en línia: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Sumari: | On the island of Atauro, certain musical forms are deeply connected to space, which the Adadi conceive of in six primary directions. Each direction is governed by opun (ʻownersʼ, ʻmastersʼ). Specific melodies, rhythms, vocal calls, and instruments, distinguish neighboring territorial zones. This musical polarisation, evident in both discourse and musical content, highlights the importance of the east-west axis, which structures the Adadi territory. Each direction is associated with distinct values, expressed through sound, particularly via complementary instruments that correspond to the eastern and western mountain ranges. The music is part of a system of spatial oppositions relating to place, revealing a hierarchical representation of space and the dynamics of territorial occupation by rival groups. |
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