Encyclopedia, or once in a while is spelled as encyclopaedia, is taken from ancient Greek language enkyklios paidea to mean a circle or completed education. The idea of  encyclopedia is the lattest teaching of all knowledge circles. Epistemologically, encyclopedia is addressed as a set of books that encloses the explanation of every alphabetically or categorically the knowledge branches that is fixed and simple (source: id.wikipedia.org). Encyclopedia is differ from dictionary. Dictionary offers every entry definition only in the line of linguist sight (the synonym). Temporarily, the encyclopedia presents a matter in a deeper explanation. It gives every single word as a phenomenon. Clearly stated, a dictionary is a list of words explained in other word formations. On the other hand, encyclopedia is a list of matters. What is more, in MelayuOnline.com, encyclopedia is collection or specific Malay list in digital format by giving the description of the addressed materials in deeper. Generally speaking, the description is not in the linguistic terminology only but in its specific terms. It also explains something from its functional side, historical side and other presented phenomena. To make easy to the directory, encyclopedia in this portal is arranged alphabetically.

Nyanyi Panjang

Nyanyi Panjang is a story told by singing (nyanyi) or rhythm, and normally the recitation takes a long time (waktu yang panjang), usually more than a night for one single story. It is told by a storyteller (tukang cerita, sometimes also called as Tukang Nyanyi Panjang) in songs or certain rhythmic melodies depending on the story`s title. Nyanyi Panjang tells a ...

Nyanyi Panjang Biasa

Nyanyi Panjang Biasa is a variant of Nyanyi Panjang that is shared by people from all ethnic groups in Petalangan. Nyanyi Panjang Biasa has the following features: language is spoken freely; shorter story; containing and telling clear details on territorial border of Hutan Tanah Wilayat; particularly about tombo and not containing tunjuk ajar (Malay ...

Nyanyi Panjang Tombo

It is a variant of Nyanyi Panjang that takes form of a rhythmic prose. It is sung in established expressions and cannot be changed. In its presentation, the established expressions are often recited repeatedly. There are many ancient poetry formulas used in it. Besides, it contains moral advices and messages as well. The content of Nyanyi Panjang Tombo is specific, only related to a certain ...