PERSISTENȚA UNUI TIP MELODIC ÎN SPAȚIUL TRADIȚIONAL TRANSILVĂNEAN: ÎNTRE UNITATE STRUCTURALĂ ȘI DIVERSITATE REGIONALĂ
THE PERSISTENCE OF A MELODIC TYPE IN THE TRANSYLVANIAN TRADITIONAL SPACE: BETWEEN STRUCTURAL UNITY AND REGIONAL DIVERSITY

Summary/Abstract: The present study examines the persistence of a melodic type found in several regions of Transylvania, such as Maramureș, Bistrița, the Apuseni Mountains, and Banat. The 23 musical examples, drawn from various folk music collections, feature texts of diverse thematic content, including both occasional and non-occasional lyrical forms. Despite thematic variety and distinct social functions, the melody displays a certain stability, becoming a marker of Transylvanian stylistic unity. The stability of the melody, contrasted with the flexibility of the text, highlights its role as a vehicle of collective memory and an expression of traditional continuity. Structural analysis reveals both common features and regional particularities. The study also emphasizes the contemporary relevance of this melodic type, still present today in staged performances, which confirms its dual role: a factor of cultural cohesion and a support for the expressive diversity of the traditional repertoire.

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