Kubing
The kubing is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanaon and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia. It is also called kobing (Maranao), kolibau (Tingguian), aru-ding (Tagbanwa), kuribaw (Ibanag and Itawes), aribao (Isneg), [1] aroding (Palawan),[2] kulaing (Yakan), ulibaw (Kalinga), karombi (Toraja), yori (Kailinese) or KulibawScript error: No such module "Unsubst".. Ones made of sugar palm-leaf are called karinta (Munanese), ore-ore mbondu or ore Ngkale (Butonese).[3]
The kubing is traditionally considered an intimate instrument, usually used as communication between family or a loved one in close quarters. Both genders can use the instrument, the females more infrequently than males who use it for short distance courtship.[4]
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External links
- "Grinnell College Musical Instrument Collection: Kubing", Grinnell.edu.
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