TRADITIONAL CUSTOM OF KETTLEDRUMMING DURING EUCHARISTIC PROCESSIONS IN CENTRAL POLAND (ŁOWICZ MAZOVIA REGION EXAMPLES)
TRADITIONAL CUSTOM OF KETTLEDRUMMING DURING EUCHARISTIC PROCESSIONS IN CENTRAL POLAND (ŁOWICZ MAZOVIA REGION EXAMPLES)
Author(s): Jacek JacekowskiSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Cultural history, Customs / Folklore, Music, Regional Geography
Published by: Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas
Keywords: Kettledrum; religious musical custom; religious procession;
Summary/Abstract: Subject: Still living folk custom of kettledrumming during religious ceremonies in Łowicz Mazovia region, origins of which go back to the 17th century. The role of the kettledrum as a professional, military instrument used in traditional, religious customs. The instrument as a symbol of Catholicism, and its sound as a symbol of Resurrection, splendor of ceremonies. Purpose of study: Looking for the roots of the custom in Łowicz region, identifying similar customs in other regions and places of historical area of Poland and comparing these customs with situations in Łowicz region, describing the custom in various places in Łowicz region. Methods: Historical, descriptive.
Journal: Tautosakos darbai
- Issue Year: 2006
- Issue No: 32
- Page Range: 126-137
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
