Acculturation and Deculturation Processes in Music : Cultural Interaction

This article investigates the processes of acculturation, deculturation, and métissage (cultural hybridization) in music, particularly between Western and non-Western traditions. Drawing upon anthropological and sociological frameworks, we examine the implications of sustained cultural contact and the aesthetic consequences in musical expression. The study highlights the roles of linguistic erosion, identity reformation, and the complex dynamics between cultural preservation and innovation