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https://doi.org/974z6/fioh

LEXICAL STRUCTURE OF FOLK SONGS „OJKALICE“

Željko Karabuva


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Abstract

This paper is focused on the analysis of the lexical items which are used in the so-called ojkalice and local speeches within the hinterland of Dalmatia as a phenomenon of rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Besides the definition of the each term one example of this traditional song is provided. Along with the phenomenon of ojkalice the definitions of the terms such as rera, ganga and bećarac are put forward, which are all on the UNESCO’s list of world’s cultural heritage. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of the terminology used in ojkalice and to preserve the richness of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the hinterland of Dalmatia.

Keywords

lexical items; local speech; ojkalica; hinterland of Dalmatia; cultural heritage.

Hrčak ID:

248927

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/248927

Publication date:

31.12.2017.

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