Brent Jay O.
De Leon
09, 2015
June
Grade 7 Mahogany
MAPEH
Cordillera's Musical Instruments
Gangsa is a single hand-held smooth-surfaced gong with a narrow rim. A set of
gangsa, which is played one gong per musician, consists of gangsa tuned to different
notes,
depending
on
regional
or
local
cultural
preferences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangsa)
Kalaleng
or Tongali (nose
flute) because the kalaleng is long and has
a narrow internal diameter, it is possible to
play
different
harmonics
through
overblowingeven with the rather weak
airflow
from
one
nostril. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nose_fl
ute)
Tongatong is a bamboo percussion instrument used by the people of Kalinga
to communicate with spirits during house blessings. It is made of bamboo cut in
various lengths.
Diwdiwas is 5 or more different size of slender bamboo that
is
tied
together.
(http://philippinesheritage.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/CordilleraMusical-Instruments.pdf)
Saggeypo it is a bamboo pipe that is closed on one end by a node with the open
end held against the lower lip of the player as he blows directly across the top.
(http://philippinesheritage.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Cordillera-Musical-Instruments.pdf)
Solibao is hallow wooden Igorot drug topped with pig skin or lizard skin this is
played by striking the drum head using the palm of the hand.
(http://philippinesheritage.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Cordillera-Musical-Instruments.pdf)
Bungkaka - bamboo buzzer
Kullitong - polychordal bamboo tube zither