LANGUAGE FOR COMMUNICATION IN LIKAY PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This research aim: to identify the communication style, communication elements and purposes of communication in Likay performance; to study the verbal and nonverbal language, and to analyze the language used to communicate in Likay performance. Use case study data from Pronthep Pronthawee Likay Troupe that has been well-known so far. The data were collected from documents, electronic media and field study by observing and interviewing. Describe the results by descriptive analysis. The study indicate that:

1. Likay performance has the different communication styles. Consist of Waikru (pay respect), Homrong (prelude), Ram Thawaymua (sacred offering), Ookkhaek (prelude), Playing (start the story, the continuity, the end) and Larong (bid farewell). Composition of communication is complete. The purpose of the communication is clear. It reflects the successful interaction between the messengers and the receivers.

2. Communication languages are divided into 2 types: 1) Verbal, consisting of speech, story and lyrics. 2) Nonverbal, music, dance, action, face, eye, tone, emotion, costume, make up, stage, scene, effect and accessories.

 3. The use of language in communication: The meaning of the message is clearly straight, sweet words rhyme, stacked words, pronoun, royal word, foreign language, slang, idioms, feeling words, Likay' s vocabulary. Imagery includes simile, metaphor, symbol.