TRADITIONAL HOMECOMING MELODY (STUDY CASE: JATINEGARA AND CIREBON RAILWAY STATION)

Abstract

The song is an aesthetic expression of humanity. The song can be used as a tool of expression, morale, and an ethnicity's identity. In Indonesia, the traditional song was an essential tool of expression. Melody can be used as a medium of expression. Besides, it can also be some medicine. According to plos one, music beneficially impacts health, such as reducing stress or mental health illness. This paper discusses and focuses on the usage of the traditional song according to psychological and cultural approaches. Besides that, this paper also discusses the value and meaning of the traditional song played in a railway station, which impacts people who depart or arrive at the railway station. We choose Jatinegara and Railway Station for our research using the traditional song as a homecoming melody