 A Joget performance. | |
| Native name | Tarian Joget |
|---|---|
| Origin | Malaysia |
Joget (Jawi:جوڬيت) is a traditionalMalaydance that originated inMalacca in the colonial era. It was influenced by thePortuguese dance ofBranyo which is believed to have been spread to Malacca during thespice trade. In Malacca, joget dance is better known asChakunchak.[1] The dance is one of the most popular folk dances inMalaysia that is normally performed by couples in cultural festivals, weddings and other social functions. Joget gained popularity among the Malay community in Singapore after its introduction in 1942.
The dance is of the Portuguese roots and is accompanied by an ensemble consisting of aviolin ofWestern world, a knobbedgong ofAsia, aflute (optional), and at least tworebana orgendang ofMaritime Southeast Asia. The tempo of Joget music is fairly quick, with a feeling of teasing and playing between the partners. The music emphasizes duple- and triple-beat division, both in alternation and simultaneously, and is sung in the northeast Malaysian style.[2][3]
One of the most popular types of Joget is called "Joget Lambak" which is usually performed by a large crowd together at social functions.In Indonesia, the term 'joget' is usually applied to any form of popular street dance, such as that todangdut music.Joget, an open source workflow software built in Malaysia, is named after this dance.
Sri Lankan Kaffiringna music style and Joget has some related melodic variations. Both styles have a Portuguese influence, according to Sri Lankan musicologist Ruwin Dias.[4]
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