Instrumental Music of the Visayas

Question 1

bamboo instrument ensemble originating from the bamboo capital of the Philippines, Maasin, llo-ilo. Bamboo instruments were used by the natives for communication many centuries ago.

Answer 1

Tultugan

Question 2

a bamboo struck by sticks

Answer 2

Tultog

Question 3

bamboo xylophone

Answer 3

Gabbang

Question 4

framed bamboo tubes played by shaking

Answer 4

Angklung

Question 5

has many strings stretched at an angle that is attached to a soundboard

Answer 5

harp

Question 6

whistle in Panay played by placing water in it and blowing the pipe

Answer 6

Paslyak

Question 7

vertical flute from Samar with six finger holes on top and one hole under

Answer 7

Tulali

Question 8

locally made guitar in Cebu with six strings influenced by the Spanish guitar.

Answer 8

Sista

Question 9

It means “humpback.” A small four- stringed lute made from coconut husk, and the coconut shell resonator resembles a hunchback ukulele.Buktot

Answer 9

Buktot

Question 10

made from stretched animal skin on both ends of a cylindrical hollow trunk.

Answer 10

Tambor