12 Questions
What does the Palendag flute symbolize?
Mourning, groaning, and crying for grief
What is another name for the Suling flute?
Ring flute
How is sound produced in the Tumpong flute?
Through a bamboo reed on top of the instrument
What material is the resonating chamber of the Saunay flute made of?
Palm leaves
What is the Seronggagandi instrument made of?
Bamboo tube closed at both ends
How are the strings lifted in the Togo/Tangkel zither?
By bamboo sticks
What is the name of the bamboo xylophone that is the most popular instrument in Sulu?
Gabbang
Which bamboo xylophone uses a thick variety of bamboo and produces sound by hitting the ends of the blades?
Kulintang a Tamlang
What is another name for the Jew's Harp or Jaw Harp in Tagalog?
Kubing
What is the purpose of the Tagutok/Kagul (Bamboo-Scraper Gong/Slit Drum) in rice paddies?
Guard against/scare away birds
How are the bamboo keys of the Gabbang played?
With sticks striking the surface of the blades
What kind of instrument is the Kubing (Jew's Harp/Jaw Harp)?
Idiophone
Learn about two traditional Indonesian bamboo flutes: Suling, also known as ring flute, and Palendag, known as lip valley flute. Explore the unique features and cultural significance of each instrument.
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