AN ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE-BASED TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES IN THE DUBBING OF THE SONG “I SEE THE LIGHT” IN DISNEY’S TANGLED
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Audiovisual Translation, Dubbing, Translation Techniques, Song Translation, ModulationAbstract
This study examines the language-based translation techniques applied in the Indonesian dubbing of the song “I See the Light” from Disney’s Tangled, aiming to identify the most dominant technique used. Employing a qualitative approach, the research enables an in-depth analysis of translation strategies within the audiovisual context. The data consist of the original English lyrics and their Indonesian dubbed version, analyzed using Molina and Albir’s (2002) framework of translation techniques. The findings reveal eight techniques: modulation, literal translation, reduction, amplification, adaptation, discursive creation, generalization, and transposition. Among these, modulation is the most frequently employed technique, followed by literal translation. The dominance of modulation indicates the translator’s effort to adjust meaning, perspective, and expression to align with melody, rhythm, and synchronization constraints in dubbing. Meanwhile, literal translation helps maintain narrative clarity and emotional nuance. Overall, the study highlights the complexity of song translation in audiovisual media, where linguistic accuracy, cultural adaptation, and musical requirements must be balanced. It contributes to audiovisual translation studies by demonstrating how language-based techniques preserve meaning, rhythm, and emotional impact for Indonesian audiences.
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