Interdisciplinary Insights and Psychology into the Interplay of Linguistics and Ethnomusicology in the 21st Century Education

Abstract

The synergy between linguistics and ethnomusicology has long been recognized as a fertile ground for interdisciplinary research. In the context of 21st century education, educators need to merge disciplines in order to make students more appealing to industries. Thus, both disciplines need to engage in a variety of studies that highlight the ways in which language and music are intertwined in cultural expression. The aim of this article is to discuss the role of language in music-making, the relationship between linguistic and musical structures, the use of language in music analysis, the issues related to the impact of linguistic diversity on musical expression, and the application of ethnomusicology and linguistics in language and ethnomusicology classrooms. Additionally, this article matches the findings with related theories and highlights the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration in advancing our understanding of the complex interplay between language and music. This article reviews recent research that explores the relationship between music and linguistics from different perspectives and provides insights into the ways in which these two domains interact with each other. Further input is provided by industrial and subject experts through interviews, and qualitative data is obtained from the comments made. Five major themes are identified, and the discussion is supported using related theories. The framework known as FLEm (Framework for Linguistics and Ethnomusicology) developed from the themes and theories provides a significant contribution to a greater understanding of the cultural and historical aspects of linguistic diversity and ethnomusicology.