Philippine Musical Instruments Flashcards
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What is a Sahunay?

  • A type of drum
  • A bamboo zither
  • A bamboo flute of Sulu (correct)
  • A harp

    • What instrument is a Pasyak?

    Water whistle

    What does a Pasyok resemble?

    Sounds like a small oboe and is made from rice stalk.

    What is a Diwdis-as?

    <p>Pan-pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the Saggeypo?

    <p>Played by the Kalingas using 4-6 pieces of bamboo pipes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Say-say-op?

    <p>Seven graduated bamboo tubes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Balaleng?

    <p>Tingian bamboo flute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Butting?

    <p>Bamboo bow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gurimbaw made from?

    <p>Fibers of a vine called Lukmay and a coconut resonator called Kuhitan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kudyapi resemble?

    <p>An elongated guitar with two strings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Kubing?

    <p>Bamboo mouth harp or Jaw's harp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Litguit?

    <p>Bamboo violin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Pas-ing?

    <p>Guitar made of bamboo from the Apayaos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is special about the Karaga Guitar?

    <p>The outer skin fiber of the bamboo itself is used as strings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Buktot?

    <p>Has a coconut shell resonator and resembles a hump-backed man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tangkol?

    <p>Bamboo zither.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Salibao?

    <p>Tinggian bamboo mouth harp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kuliteng?

    <p>Tinggian bamboo zither.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Labil?

    <p>Tinggian bamboo violin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Odol represent?

    <p>Sonorant plank ideophone made of molave wood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Edel?

    <p>Tagakaolo of Davao.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument consists of graduated 9 bosses gongs?

    <p>Kulintang.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gangsa refer to?

    <p>Bronze flat gong among the Apayaos and Ifugaos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gabbang?

    <p>Native xylophone in Sulu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an Ahong?

    <p>10 suspended bossed gongs with graduated sizes of the Manobos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sagagong?

    <p>Played by 5 Tirurays of Cotabato.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Kalutang consist of?

    <p>2 pieces of sticks made from a wood called tan-ag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bunkaka/Bilbil?

    <p>Played by striking the split end of the bamboo against the left palm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the Patanggok?

    <p>Said to be the original Tinggian musical instrument.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Sulibaw?

    <p>Hollow wooden drum used among the Ibaloi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument is described as Tugo?

    <p>Used by the Tirurays of Cotabato.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Agong Bowa?

    <p>A long and rather small drum with skin at both ends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ludag mean?

    <p>Apayao drum played by laying it on the lap of the performer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Neguet?

    <p>Tiruray drum made from the base of the trunk of Palma Brava.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is D'bakan?

    <p>A goblet-shaped drum with a circle tightener.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Tambor?

    <p>Tinggian cylindrical military drum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Olbon?

    <p>Rice drum of the Igorots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philippine Musical Instruments

    • Sahunay: A bamboo flute from Sulu, representing traditional wind instruments.

    • Pasyak: A unique water whistle commonly used in various cultural music settings.

    • Pasyok: Simulates an oboe-like sound and is crafted from rice stalk, showcasing indigenous materials.

    • Diwdis-as: A pan-pipe predominantly played by the Tingians in Abra, highlighting local musical heritage.

    • Saggeypo: Consists of 4-6 bamboo pipes and is played by the Kalingas, emphasizing the use of bamboo in music.

    • Saysay-op: Comprises seven graduated bamboo tubes, used for melodic purposes in folk music.

    • Balaleng/Balalek: Another bamboo flute associated with the Tingians, reflecting the region's flute traditions.

    • Butting: A bamboo bow that resonates with the sound of traditional folk music.

    • Gurimbaw: Combines fibers from the LUKMAY vine and a coconut resonator (KUHITAN), showcasing resourcefulness in instrument making.

    • Kudyapi: Resembles an elongated guitar with two strings, an example of stringed instruments in Philippine music.

    • Kubing: A bamboo mouth harp, also known as a jaw's harp, exhibiting the charm of small, portable instruments.

    • Litguit: A violin crafted from bamboo, highlighting variations of string instruments in local culture.

    • Pas-ing: A bamboo guitar originating from the Apayaos, underlining the diversity of guitar-like instruments.

    • Karaga Guitar: Features strings made from bamboo outer skin fiber, showcasing innovative material use.

    • Buktot: Characterized by a coconut shell resonator; its shape is reminiscent of a hump-backed figure.

    • Tangkol: A bamboo zither, an example of string instruments common in traditional music.

    • Salibao: A bamboo mouth harp from the Tinggian culture, representing folk traditions.

    • Kuliteng: Another zither variant exclusive to the Tinggians, emphasizing their rich musical tradition.

    • Labil: A Tinggian bamboo violin, showcasing regional diversity in violin-type instruments.

    • Odol: A sonorant plank ideophone made of molave wood, producing distinct sounds characteristic of indigenous music.

    • Edel: A Tagakaolo musical instrument from Davao; it's an elongated rectangular wood piece played by three women.

    • Kulintang: A set of graduated 9 bossed gongs, significant in various ceremonial contexts.

    • Gangsa: A bronze flat gong used by the Apayaos and Ifugaos, important in communal gatherings.

    • Gabbang: A native xylophone from Sulu, illustrating the presence of xylophone-type instruments.

    • Ahong: Comprises 10 suspended bossed gongs of graduated sizes, particularly among the Manobos.

    • Sagagong: Played by a group of 5 Tirurays from Cotabato, contributing to community music practices.

    • Kalutang: Consists of two sticks made from tan-ag wood, used for rhythmic accompaniment.

    • Bunkaka/Bilbil: Created by striking a split bamboo end against the palm, emphasizes simplicity in instrument design.

    • Patanggok: Believed to be the original musical instrument of the Tinggians, holding cultural significance.

    • Sulibaw: A hollow wooden drum used by the Ibaloi, an integral part of their musical performances.

    • Tugo: Featured in music by the Tirurays, derived from the Bisayan word for bottom, reflecting its practical use.

    • Agong Bowa: A small long drum with skins on both ends, used in various musical traditions.

    • Ludag: An Apayao drum intended to be played on the lap, distinct in its method of use.

    • Neguet: A Tiruray drum made from the trunk base of Palma Brava and covered with deerskin, highlighting native craftsmanship.

    • D'bakan: A goblet-shaped drum with a single head, adorned with a circle tightener for sound quality.

    • Tambor: Represents the Tinggian cylindrical military drum, used in ceremonial and military contexts.

    • Olbon: A rice drum associated with the Igorots, showcasing the integration of practical materials in musical traditions.

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