Research Article

A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of “Lathi” Song

Authors

  • SINDA Student of Master's Degree in Translation Studies, English Department, Gunadarma University, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Jum’a Khatib Nur Ali Lecturer of Master’s Degree in Translation Studies, English Department, Gunadarma University, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

Music has a personal interest in its individual. It can deliver happiness for those who listen to it. On the other hand, the music should correlate with its pictures through the video clip, such as color, sound, gesture, etc. This article attempts to investigate and explore the interpersonal meaning of the LATHI Song. This study was conducted qualitatively using a descriptive-analytical study to check how different semiotic and modes such as music, sound, speech, color, action, and facial expression work together to build the interpersonal meaning. LATHI song is successful in attracting audiences' attention around the world. The song's lyrics are mainly in English, except for the bridge sung in Javanese. Not only that, but the bridge also employs pelog, a Javanese seven-note scale used in gamelan arrangements. In addition, its instruments played has a unique characteristic and easy listening.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation

Volume (Issue)

5 (1)

Pages

66-72

Published

2022-01-16

How to Cite

SINDA, & Ali, A. J. K. N. (2022). A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of “Lathi” Song. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 5(1), 66–72. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2022.5.1.9

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Keywords:

Discourse Analysis, Multimodality, Lathi song, Visual Mode, Aural Mode, Gestural Mode