Bamboo Ensemble of the Islamic People of Mindanao

Bamboo has been used for everyday objects like dishes, furniture, and musical instruments for over 4000 years.

• True

• False

Suling is considered as the most common and smallest flute among the bamboo flutes in Maguindanaon Area.

• True

• False

Saunay is a bamboo reed flute that has seven holes.

• True

• False

Palendag literally means celebration and a symbol of happiness of departing soul.

• True

• False

For the Yakan, kubing is used by men in expressing love and admiration among women.

• True

• False

Gabbang has 14 to 24 bamboo keys divided into seven-note scales and is played with the pair of sticks striking the surface of the blades.

• True

• False

Tagutok has a smooth edge on both sides with two beaters which is struck to its surface to make a beat.

• True

• False

In what classification of musical instruments does the Tumpong belong?

• Aerophones

• Chordophones

• Idiophones

In what classification of musical instruments does the Serongagandi belong?

• Aerophones

• Chordophones

• Idiophones

In what classification of musical instruments does the Gabbang belong?

• Aerophones

• Chordophones

• Idiophones