Mga Instrumentong Etniko sa PilipinasAfiw
Group: Bontoc
Photograph copyright: F. de Jager
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Idiophone, jaw harp
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Made of brass; the instrument is held horizontally with the metal tongue in front of theopened mouth. The left end is either hit by the thumb of the right hand or plucked (see photograph below). This makes the metal tongue vibrate which causes a sound. Themouth serves as a resonator and by changing the shape and size of the mouth opening,the overtones can be changed, thus creating a melody. By strongly breathing in or outthe volume can be changed as well.The string is made of wool.Dimensions: length: 11,5 cm., width: 1,3 cm.
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Photograph copyright: F. de Jager - Courtesy Philippine Council for Living
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Ethnic group: BontocLocation: North Luzon (Cordillera)Similar instruments, mostly made of bamboo, are played all over the Philippines. Wemention:- Hanunoo, Mindoro;
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- Atta, SE Mindanao;
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Maranao, Central-west Mindanao (muslim south),
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- Manobo, SE Mindanao;
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