Romanian Occasional Vocal Repertoire through the Lens of Myths and Archetypes

Abstract

This article offers an introductory exploration of the Romanian traditional occasional vocal repertoire through a dual analytical perspective that integrates musicological inquiry with symbolic–archetypal interpretation. Rather than providing an exhaustive analysis, the study proposes a preliminary framework for understanding these vocal creations not only as sonic expressions of community life, but also as manifestations of an archetypal imaginary that structures collective experience. Attention is given to fundamental symbolic images present in lyrics and performance contexts, to outline the coherence between musical structures and mythic–symbolic meanings. The article thus aims to open a methodological pathway for further, more detailed interdisciplinary research on Romanian occasional vocal traditions.