Abstract :
The thesis with the title Transformation working on gending in Balisa
campursari music in Sragen is motivated by the transformation of gending
work from the concept of musical form to campursari. The case that occurred was
a creative way from Balisa members to work on the Cucur Bawuk musical form
which was transformed into campursari music.
The method to answer this problem uses the theory and concept of Rahayu
Supanggah about the work done by Balisa campursari who influenced the
elements in the change. In addition, it uses KN Nalu's thinking to transform the
musical form that is transformed into Balisa campursari music. In Alan P.
Meriam's theory about changes in the interpretation of bonang gending Cucur
Bawuk by Balisa campursari. This research method uses a qualitative
methodology, by conducting observations, interviews and literature studies in
order to obtain quality information or data.
The results of the transformation study answered the process carried out by
Balisa campusari in working on gending and knowing the results of the
gending that had been transformed. Answering the influence or supporting
factors of transformi conducted by Balisa campursari.