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Dondang Sayang (Love Song or Dear Song) originated in Malacca (in Malaysia) sometime in the 16th century, influenced by tradicional Portuguese folk music.
It is a traditional Malay form of entertainment where Baba and Nyonya singers exchange extemporaneous Malay Pantun (poetry), in a lighthearted and sometimes humorous style. The singers are normally accompanied by a violin, two Malay rebana (drums), and a tetawak (gong). These instruments are often supplemented by other available instruments, most notably, accordions, flutes, or an additional violin.
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- Sarkissian, Margaret. Kantiga di Padri sa chang. From the colection "Viagem dos Sons", Tradisom, Vila Verde, Portugal, 1998
- Silva Rego, Padre António da. "Apontamentos para o estudo do dialecto português de Malaca". Boletim Geral das Colônias, Lisboa, Portugal, 1941.
