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The Diglossia Situation in the Garo Folk Music

Author(s) Mr. Tengnang D Sangma
Country India
Abstract Language among the Garos has been categorized into 12 major dialects. However, few dialects have placed their significance before music and literature. This paper highlights the importance of a selective dialect through the choice of language resonating with the listeners when an ambiance is filled with multiple dialects speaking community. The importance of what the speakers say and do not say could be decided based on the situation of diglossia. The situation of diglossia reflects the co-existence of formal and informal languages and the requirements of selection between two to three languages or dialects employed in different situations that demand clarity of information shared by a musician or a folklorist. The communicative speech competence decides if the atmosphere in the room has gained momentum, and the listeners' attention with silence defines the command of folk music artists in each situation while sharing information, literature, songs, or recitations. In simple words, the study aims to introduce the choice of language used between the old Garo dialect, modern dialect, and general dialect in folk music that has been competent for usage in each situation with various ethnic groups and communities.
Keywords Diglossia, Dialects, Speech Competence, Choice of Language, language, folk music
Field Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64484
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