traditonele
Traditonele is a term used in ethnomusicology and cultural studies to describe a dynamic approach to traditional tonal music that emphasizes the transmission of repertoires through living communities and their adaptation to contemporary contexts. The exact definition varies, but the concept generally centers on how traditional tonal practices are learned, performed, and evolved across generations.
Etymology and scope: The word is a neologism without a single canonical origin, used to signal a
Practice and characteristics: Traditonele communities emphasize oral transmission, apprenticeship, and collective participation. Repertoires are often transmitted
History and discourse: The concept has emerged in recent scholarship and practice as researchers and practitioners
See also: traditional music revival, ethnomusicology, oral tradition, folk music, music pedagogy.