The Meaning of the Ma'Marakka Performance in the Rambu Solo’ Ceremony of Toraja Society

Ma’Marakka is a lamenting song played at the death ritual for Toraja people's rambu solo' to accompaniment of suling lembang. Despite fact that people are currently facing numerous problems, they continue perform ancestor rites outside. This study intends explore meaning Ma’Marakkamusic people, in light this phenomenon. To investigate issues hand, researcher discusses theory Victor Turner about symbols. employs an ethnographic method uncover data practice Ma’Marakka. Participatory observations, interviews, and literature searches were used obtain data. According findings study, music one primary elements employed portray lament. The presentation delivered during reception form solo’, with comfort grieving family. inclusion Ma’Marakkaas grief solo'.