Tortor
from batak
Verified
Standard
noun
sastra
Action
From batak
Definition
A traditional dance of the Batak people performed during customary ceremonies, such as ancestral rituals, accompanied by gondang music.
Etymology
Originates from Toba Batak language, referring to a sacred dance in traditional ceremonies. The term has been used since pre-colonial times and is preserved in Batak cultural contexts.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action