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Talk: Muzik dan Bahasa

Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee (Singapore)

7 Feb 2026, Sat, 11am

1hr

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade White Room

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Synopsis

Senior Lecturer at the NUS Department of Malay Studies, Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, examines the intrinsic relationship between music and the Malay language in a lecture session exploring how music expresses its nuances, and how the language has shaped the development of Malay music. Through discussions and interactive activities, participants gain insight into the interplay between melody, rhythm and language, offering a deeper appreciation of the cultural foundations of Malay music.

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Admission Age:
12 and above.
Language: Malay
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Date & Time

7 Feb 2026, Sat

11am

Esplanade White Room
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