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Pakpak traditional music is an integral part of the cultural heritage of the Pakpak ethnic community in North Sumatra, Indonesia. However, rapid social change, globalization, and declining intergenerational transmission have posed serious challenges to its sustainability. This study aims to disseminate and document Pakpak traditional music as a strategic effort to preserve and develop its cultural values. The activities were conducted through field observations, audio-visual documentation, and community-based workshops involving local youth and cultural practitioners. The documentation process focused on musical instruments, performance structures, symbolic meanings, and the social functions of Pakpak traditional music within community rituals and daily life. The results indicate that systematic dissemination through digital media and educational activities significantly increases community awareness and appreciation of Pakpak traditional music. Moreover, the documentation serves as an important cultural archive that supports cultural education, research, and future revitalization efforts. This study concludes that dissemination and documentation are essential approaches for sustaining Pakpak traditional music and strengthening local cultural identity in the face of modern cultural transformations.

Conclusion

This study demonstrates that the dissemination and documentation of Pakpak traditional music play a crucial role in preserving and revitalizing local cultural values amid contemporary socio-cultural changes.Through systematic documentation, performance practice reinforcement, and community-based capacity building, Pakpak traditional music is positioned not merely as an artistic artifact but as a living cultural expression that reflects the identity, worldview, and social structure of the Pakpak people.The results indicate that collaborative community service involving academic institutions and local art studios contributes significantly to strengthening musicians competencies, improving institutional management, and increasing public appreciation of Pakpak traditional music.The pilot project implemented at Kasea Studio shows that structured training, ethnomusicological documentation, and performance dissemination can enhance both the artistic quality and sustainability of traditional music practices.This aligns with ethnomusicological perspectives that view music as human behavior embedded within cultural, social, and symbolic systems rather than solely as organized sound.Furthermore, the study confirms that the preservation of traditional music is closely linked to intergenerational transmission.Encouraging youth participation emerges as a key factor in ensuring continuity and cultural resilience.By fostering interest among younger generations and integrating traditional music into both customary and contemporary performance contexts, Pakpak music can remain relevant without losing its cultural authenticity.In conclusion, the dissemination and documentation strategy presented in this research offers a replicable model for safeguarding other endangered traditional music traditions in Indonesia.Sustained collaboration between academia, cultural practitioners, and local communities is essential to ensure that traditional music not only survives but continues to evolve as a meaningful cultural practice within modern society.

Future Research

To further enhance the preservation and development of Pakpak traditional music, future research could explore the potential of digital technologies and online platforms for wider dissemination and accessibility. Additionally, investigating the role of community engagement and intergenerational collaboration in sustaining traditional music practices could provide valuable insights. Finally, a comparative study of different ethnic music traditions in North Sumatra could offer a broader understanding of the unique characteristics and challenges faced by each community, leading to more effective preservation strategies.

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