Malaysian Music Culture in World Music

Abstract: In recent years, various public events in Malaysia have contributed to an image of “mystery” projected to the outside world. Furthermore, due to limited domestic focus and research on various aspects of Malay culture, the Malay ethnicity remains relatively obscure in the global perspective. Our understanding of the cultural characteristics, ethnic traits, and national spirit of the Malay population remains superficial. These factors heighten our curiosity about this "familiar yet unfamiliar" neighboring culture. This paper examines language, religion, and musical culture to better comprehend the unique charm of Malay music and its significant role in world music, providing theoretical support for further understanding. Keywords: World Music, Malaysia, Mak Yong, Multicultural Fusion. Title: Malaysian Music Culture in World Music Author: He Ruimei International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences ISSN 2394-9694 Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 18-28 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 19-November-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14185820 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Malaysian%20Music%20Culture%20in%20World%20Music-19112024-6.pdf