MUSICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSINSTRUMENTS

8 Kinds of Visayan musical instruments

-four were very quiet instruments and so were

played indoors at nighttime

Small LutesSmall Lutes

Bamboo ZithersBamboo Zithers

Nose FlutesNose Flutes

Reed Jew’s HarpReed Jew’s Harp Olden Times Modern TimeOlden Times Modern Time

The other four were very The other four were very loud, and therefore loud, and therefore

suitable for war, suitable for war, dancing, and public dancing, and public

gatherings.gatherings.

Bamboo or seashell bugle

Metal Gongs

Skin-headedSkin-headed drumsdrums

Bamboo resonatorsBamboo resonators

The Most important instrument is the.........

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