The Language Issues on Isan Folk Music Study Responding Music Cultural Research in the 21st Century

Abstract

          The current study was conducted in a qualitative design. The purposes of the study were to the problems of language uses in studying Isan folk music responding music cultural studies in the 21st century and need of language uses in studying Isan folk music responding music cultural studies in the 21st century. The 12 samples in this study included scholars in music, instructors, teachers, local philosophers, students with Batchelor's degrees and master's degrees. Purposive sampling was used in sample selection. The data were collected using a focus group discussion and analyzed by content analysis. 
          The results of the study were as follows.
          1. In terms of the problems of language uses in studying Isan folk music responding music cultural studies in the 21^st century, difficulties in explaining playing techniques following music theories, informing historical background of terms, demonstrating instrument components, using technical terms, and updating information were found.
          2. In terms of problems of language uses in studying Isan folk music responding music cultural studies in the 21^st century, it was found that there were needs in an update information that can be used in comparing playing techniques of Isan music to western music theory, summarizing term historical background, explaining components of instruments, and studying music technical terms.