a stretched calfskin held in place by a metal ring. It is played with two padded sticks and produces a sound of mysterious rumble to a thunderous roll.

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larger than the viola. It is held between knees, has thicker and heavier strings than a viola, and has a shorter and heavier bow. is the tenor-baritone of bowed string family. It has a rich and romantic, deep and full tone.

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An Italian word meaning “half soprano” is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range lies between the soprano and the contralto voice types. Its vocal range usually extends from A below middle C to the A two octaves above. It is generally have a heavier, darker tone than sopranos. The (a)   - voice resonates in a higher range than that of a contralto

is the smallest drum in the orchestra.

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instruments are sounded by striking, rubbing, shaking, plucking, and scraping. It may be grouped into percussion instruments with definite pitch and percussion instruments with indefinite pitch ((cannot play an exact pitch or tune).

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is a type of painting produced using oil-based paints. it involves using pigments that use a medium of drying oil as the binder and painting with them on a canvas.  Prior to the 15th century (a)   paints were thick and hard to control, so they were initially used only for utilitarian purposes. In the 15th century turpentine was discovered to be an effective thinning agent. The Van Eyck brothers were credited with perfecting the technique of oil painting, which they initially attempted to keep secret. Powdered colors are mixed with a fine oil, usually linseed oil.

is the bass of the brass choir. Its tone is like that of the bass trombone but is fuller, richer, and more powerful.

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Kutyapi player (1993)- A kutiyapi (two-stringed lute) master from Maguindanao, awarded GAMABA (1993). Preserved and performed traditional Maguindanaon music, passing it down to younger players. Recognized for his mastery of indigenous instruments and melodies.

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like the double bass, is the biggest member of the percussion family and therefore makes the lowest sounds. is built like a very large snare drum, although without the snare; it is also an untuned instrument.

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What is the other term for GAMABA

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is a craftsman who produces directly functional and/or decorative arts.  A craftsman helps us in meeting our basic needs. A craftsman makes things that make our life easy, comfortable and convenient.

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also known as the tamtam, is a very large metal plate that hangs suspended from a metal pipe. It looks similar to a cymbal and is also untuned but is much larger and has a raised center. To play it, you hit the center with a soft mallet.

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Derived from the Italian word sopra, meaning “above,” it is the highest human vocal range. Generally, it refers to the female singing voice, but it also applies to boys, also called boy sopranos. Soprano voice can be classified into lyric ____-, where the tone used is lighter; dramatic ______, the tone is more powerful; coloratura _______, which has a very high range, extending higher from the second C above middle C.

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Sticks of pure powdered pigment mixed with a binder (like chalk). Produces soft, velvety texture and vibrant colors. are the family of colors which have high value and low to intermediate saturation. The name comes from pastels, art media characteristic of this color family. The colors of this family are usually described as "soothing”, "soft", "near neutral", "milky", "washed out", "desaturated", lacking strong chromatic content.

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comes from Mexico. They are rattles, often made from gourds (a kind of squash), filled with dried seeds, beads, or even tiny ball bearings that make them rattle. can also be made of wood or plastic; the sound they make depends on what they're made of. To play them, you hold them in your hands and shake.

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These are used in making assemblages.

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the largest member of the bowed string family. It is less agile, has a limited range of expression, and is used as support supplying the bass tones for the string choir or orchestra. 

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has a physical property of a wind instrument. Its sound is made by air forced by mechanical means through pipes. The term comes from a Greek word organon, meaning instrument or tool.

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Textile weaver (1998)- A T’boli weaver recognized as a GAMABA awardee (1998). Known as the “Dreamweaver”, she created intricate designs for T’nalakcloth, a traditional abaca textile. Her works are inspired by dreams and T’boli culture, ensuring that the weaving tradition continues.

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are the biggest noisemakers of the orchestra. They are two large metal discs, usually made of spun bronze. which are untuned, come in a range of sizes, from quite small to very large. The larger the cymbal, the lower the sound they make.

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materials designed to be used in an opaque painting method. differs from watercolor in that the particles are larger, the ratio of pigment to water is much higher, and an additional, inert, white pigment such as chalk is also present. An opaque watercolor with added chalk or white pigment. Dries to a flat, matte finish but can be re-wetted.

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is a stringed keyboard instrument, developed from the medieval monochord. It is usually rectangular in shape, and its case and lid were usually highly decorated, painted, and inlaid.

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It is a national recognition given by the Philippine government to traditional artists who have preserved and practiced indigenous art forms that are significant to Filipino culture. To honor and support outstanding artisanswho embody the country’s cultural heritage. To ensure that traditional skills, knowledge, and practices are passed on to younger generations.

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is a small drum with metal jingles set into the edges. Both the drumhead and the jingles are untuned. To play it, you hold it in one hand and tap, shake, or hit it, usually against your other hand.

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are used to be made of wood, which give them their names. But today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination.

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These are precious metals used in making jewelry, medals and coins.

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produce sounds by pressing a series of keys, push buttons, or parallel levers. In most cases, the keys correspond to consecutive notes in the chromatic scale, and they run from the bass at the left to the treble at the right.

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produces silvery, haunting, or liquid sound. It is very agile and can play rapid, brilliant-scale passages It produces mellow and ethereal sound in its lower register, while thinner, brilliant sound in its upper register. It has a breathy quality.

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Textile Weaver (2012)- ❖A master Inabel weaver from Ilocos Norte, also a GAMABA awardee (2012). Famous for weaving traditional abelcloth with complex designs like binakol and kusikos. She preserved and taught the art of handloom weaving in her community.

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sound is produced by plucking their strings. The plucking mechanism, called the jack, rests on the key

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short for Italian word pianoforte, is the most popular and widely used keyboard instrument. It is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700. The strings are struck by hammers when they player presses the key. It is usually used for home entertainment and concert.

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is a small flute, constructed like a flute. It produces shrill and piercing tones, especially in its upper range. It is an octave above the flute and the coloratura soprano of the woodwind family.

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is an art practitioner who produces or creates indirectly-functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination.

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has a bell-shaped end. It is good in expressive solos and has a reedy and penetrating sound.

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It is a common medium for casting, an alloy of copper, tin and zinc, used for outdoor or public sculptures.

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is a large oboe, it has a bulge in its bell and has a slightly lower range and soft, mournful timbre

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Hat Weaver (2012)- A master artisan from San Quintin, Abra, and a GAMABA awardee (2012). Famous for making the tabungaw hat, a traditional headgear crafted from gourd (tabungaw), bamboo, rattan, and other natural materials. He is recognized for preserving and passing on this unique Ilocano tradition to younger generations.

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is the most versatile among woodwinds. It has a very wide range capable of great expression. It takes the part of the violin in a band.

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substance that will help them adhere to a surface. The artist then mixes them with water and applies them to a ground, usually paper, with a soft brush. The final effect is that of translucent washes of color. Uses pigments suspended in water, applied on paper. Known for transparency, lightness, and fluid effects. also refers to the medium, a water-soluble paint that has transparent or translucent properties.

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is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that typically plays music written in the bass, tenor clefs, and occasionally the treble.

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What does GAMABA mean?

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sound is produced by plucking their strings. The plucking mechanism, called the jack, rests on the key

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Metal Smith (2004)- A master metalsmith and GAMABA awardee (2004). Known for crafting intricate religious and decorative art in silver, bronze, and wood. His works include altars, retablos, and liturgical pieces, blending Catholic imagery with Filipino artistry.

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is a bass bassoon and a larger version of the bassoon, and an octave

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It is easy to cut, carved and polished, used in making beautiful furniture, statues of saints, etc.

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Artwork made by arranging small pieces of colored stone, glass, or tile (tesserae) into a surface. More about assembling than brush painting but still considered a painting-like medium. The design is created by small pieces of colored glass, stone, or ceramic (called Tesserae), embedded in wet mortar which has been spread over the surface to be decorated.

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slightly larger than a violin, has thicker strings and a heavier bow. It is the alto violin and is used more often for harmony. It has warm, rich tones.

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It is creamy white, obtained from tusks of elephants.

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refers to the material or tool used by an artist to create a work of art. It is the substance that carries or holds the artist’s ideas, imagination, and expression

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the most numerous in the orchestra, is the most versatile and expressive among the bowed string family. The soprano of the bowed string family has a wide range of tones that can be sustained indefinitely.

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It is used as a modelling material. Polymer (a)   - is a generic term that is used for human-made sculpting . This type is soft and malleable only until it is heated.

plaster on walls or ceilings. Colors become part of the wall as it dries. Also known as Buon ____or True ______, it entails painting on freshly spread, moist plaster. First, layers of plaster are applied to the surface. While the final layer is still wet, the artist applies the colors, which are earth pigments mixed with water. The art term ____ (Italian for 'fresh') describes the method of painting in which colourpigments are mixed solely with water (no binding agent used) and then applied directly onto freshly laid lime-plaster ground (surface).

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is a type of musical instrument that produces sound by drawing a bow—a stick strung with horsehair—across its strings, causing them to vibrate.

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is the lowest male voice. It ranges from the second E below middle C to F# above. The word bass is Italian for basso meaning "low.“ Its types are: basso profondo is a rich and low voice; basso cantante, also known as the "singing bass," is lighter and more lyrical; basso buffo, also known as "comic bass" is used primarily in opera buffa, meaning a humorous or comical opera, and bass-baritone, a voice that ranges between the baritone and bass voice.

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It is the most beautiful stone medium; used by the Greek sculptors. 

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is larger than the trumpet with a shorter body and possesses greater agility. The tone is rounder but less brilliant than the trumpet.

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Master of Oral Tradition (2023)- She is from Banna, Ilocos Norte — specifically Sitio Calao, Barangay 4 Marcos. She is a master of oral traditionsamong the Ilocano people, especially the Dallot — an improvised, versified sung or chanted poetry used in social/ritual contexts. Performs dallot during weddings, courtship rituals, special gatherings, birthdays, feasts — originally the tradition is strong in weddings and courtship.

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is the highest male vocal range. It is lower than the alto but higher than the bass. This type of voice is usually used mainly to play the role of a hero in an opera. During the 13th to 16th century, the tenor voice was used for plainsongs. The word came from the Latin word teneremeaning ‘to hold." This is because during the time of polyphony, "held" the melody. Its range is from the second B below middle C to the G above.

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It is a hard, granular stone suited for bold effects, used for outdoor sculptures.

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or simply horn, is shaped like a long metal tube with one wide end, wound round in a circle.

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Painting medium using heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments. Known for rich texture and durability. It is an ancient art technique that involves using heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments. The molten wax is applied to a surface, usually wood, and then manipulated using brushes, spatulas, or even heated tools. Once applied, the wax can be reworked by reheating, creating rich textures and layered effects.

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is a type of classical female singing voice whose vocal range is the lowest female voice type. The vocal range falls between tenor and mezzo-soprano; typicallybetween the F below middle C to the second F above middle C , although at the extremes some voices can reach the E below middle C or the second B♭ above middle C (B♭5). A lyric contralto voice is lighter than a dramatic contralto but not capable of the ornamentation and leaps of a coloratura contralto.

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egg yolk (or another binder). Produces matte, luminous finish. It was also used on parchment or paper to illustrate or embellish books in the era before the 15th century development of the printing press. This type of painting dries very quickly and produces an opaque, matte surface. In this method, the pigment is mixed with egg yolk or both the yolk and white of an egg. It is thinned with water and applied to a gesso ground (plaster mixed with a binding) on a panel.

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has a strong medium register, a warm high register and a voice that is broader and more powerful than the lyric and coloratura mezzo-sopranos. This voice has less vocal facility than the coloratura mezzo-soprano. The range is from approximately the F below middle C to the G two octaves above middle C. They can sing over an orchestra and chorus with ease and was often used in the 19th century opera, to portray older women, mothers, witches and evil characters.

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It is used in sarcophagi sculptures. is easy to carve and will hold small detail work but is also strong enough to support undercutting.

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Modern medium: pigments mixed with synthetic _____ resin. Dries fast, versatile (can mimic oil or watercolor), and durable.  A 20th century medium, ____- paint has provided artists an alternative to a very expensive oil paint, with quality which is almost the same as oil. paints are more vibrant and opaquer than watercolor paints. They're also more versatile, easier for beginners, more durable, have a longer working time, and are more durable.

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is a large trumpet which can be a tenor or a bass. Its tone is rich and mellow. It gives out an effect of nobility and grandeur.

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has a range from approximately the G below middle C (G3) to the A two octaves above middle C (A5). This voice has a very smooth, sensitive and at times lachrymose quality. they do not have the vocal agility of the 8 coloratura mezzo-soprano or the size of the dramatic mezzo-soprano. is ideal for most trouser roles.

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is often associated with martial songs and battle calls.

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A semi-precious stone.  For the Chinese, it is associated with merit, morality, grace and dignity

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are wind instruments that is usually characterized by a long cylindrical or conical metal tube commonly curved two or more times and ending in a flared bell.

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has a warm lower register and an agile high register. The roles they sing often demand not only the use of the lower register but also leaps into the upper tessitura with highly ornamented, rapid passages. They have a range from approximately the G below middle C (G3) to the B two octaves above middle C (B5). Some can sing up to high C (C6) or high D (D6), but this is very rare.

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