ETHNOMATHEMATICS: TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT ^SALUANG^ IN WEST SUMATRA
FATHUR RAHMI

UIN SJECH M.DJAMIL DJAMBEK BUKITTINGGI

Abstract

Mathematics is one type of learning that is integrated into everyday life, including culture. Indonesia is famous for its diverse cultures, including the Minangkabau culture in West Sumatra. Mathematical concepts are embedded in cultural practices, this is usually called ethnomathematics. Minang ethnomathematics is mathematics found in Minang culture and is usually implemented in activities in society. Traditional musical instruments are one of the unique things in a culture. Saluang is one of the traditional musical instruments of the Minang tribe. The aim of this research is to understand the mathematical concepts of saluang and understand the application of ethnomathematics to the saluang musical instrument. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data was found from direct observation, interviews, literature review and documentation. The results obtained from this research are that the saluang musical instrument contains cultural values and mathematical concepts at the same time which include plane shapes, spatial shapes and number patterns.

Keywords: Ethnomathematics- Minang Culture- Saluang

Topic: Mathematics