Structure and Function Of The Beluk Oral Tradition

, This study aims to describe the structure and function of the Beluk oral tradition in the Rancakalong village community, Sumedang Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The data source was obtained directly from the singers Beluk by documenting, observing and interviewing. The instrument used was the observation and interview guidelines. The data analysis technique in this study is divided into four stages, namely: (1) the data collection stage, (2) the reduction stage, (3) the interpretation stage, and (4) the data conclusion and verification stage. The results of this study, the stages of the Beluk performance begin with a prologue from the puppeteer, followed by prayer and burning incense to ask permission from the ancestors, and apologize if the offerings are not complete, Juru Ilo starts the show by reading Wawacan Ogin Amar Sakti as much as one or two padalisan, after That is what Juru Ilo reads, is sung by Tukang Ngajual , while Tukang Meuli is in charge of continuing the song in a high tone but the articulation is still clear, then Tukang Naekeun continues with a shrill, contorted, and unclear articulation voice. At the end of each sentence, they are sung together or called ngagoongkeun , the show closes with an apology and thanks to the audience, and continues with a prayer reading, after the series of performances is completed the dalang allows the audience to eat the offerings that are served together. Beluk has a function as a social controller and educational facility, and a negation function that we can emulate. Hopefully, with this study the community and the younger generation will pay more attention to and continue this tradition.