This document provides a brief overview of traditional Philippine musical instruments categorized into three groups: aerophones, chordophones, and lutes. It describes several specific instruments within each category, including their origins, materials, and some distinguishing features. The aerophones section outlines various types of flutes from different Philippine ethnic groups. The chordophones section mentions string instruments like the bamboo violin, butting, and guitar. Finally, the lutes section lists regional boat lutes, zithers, and instruments adapted from Spanish influences that are part of rondalya ensembles.
This document provides a brief overview of traditional Philippine musical instruments categorized into three groups: aerophones, chordophones, and lutes. It describes several specific instruments within each category, including their origins, materials, and some distinguishing features. The aerophones section outlines various types of flutes from different Philippine ethnic groups. The chordophones section mentions string instruments like the bamboo violin, butting, and guitar. Finally, the lutes section lists regional boat lutes, zithers, and instruments adapted from Spanish influences that are part of rondalya ensembles.
This document provides a brief overview of traditional Philippine musical instruments categorized into three groups: aerophones, chordophones, and lutes. It describes several specific instruments within each category, including their origins, materials, and some distinguishing features. The aerophones section outlines various types of flutes from different Philippine ethnic groups. The chordophones section mentions string instruments like the bamboo violin, butting, and guitar. Finally, the lutes section lists regional boat lutes, zithers, and instruments adapted from Spanish influences that are part of rondalya ensembles.
Aerophones • Bulungu dyong - vertical and long flute (B’laan) Aerophones • Palenda g - lip-valley flute Aerophones • Tulali - Bilat flute with six (6) holes Aerophones • TuMPON G - Bamboo flute Aerophones • Lantoy - Nose flute Aerophones • Bansik - Bamboo flute with three holes of the Negrito people in Zambales Chordophones • Bamboo Violin - A three- stringed violin of the Aeta people Chordophones • Butting - A bow with a single hemp 5 string, plucked with a small stick. Chordophones • Faglong - A two-stringed, lute-like instrument of the B’laan made in 1997 Chordophones • Guitar - Introduced by the Spanish in the 17th century, now one of the most popular instruments in lowland areas. The significant popularity of the Chordophones • Budlong - Bamboo zither Chordophones • Pas-ing - A two-stringed bamboo with a hole in the middle from Apayao people. Lutes • Bandurria - Part of rondalya ensemble, it has a shorter neck and 14- strings compared to its Spanish ancestor. Lutes • Buktot - A four-stringed instrument made from coconut shells originating in the Visayas. Lutes • Kudyapi - A two-stringed boat lute from Mindanao. Lutes • Laud - Similar to the Bandurria, it is ultimately of Spanish origin. Also part of a rondalya ensemble. Lutes • Octavi na - Part of a rondalya ensemble, it is ultimately Spanish origin.