NAME OFCULTURAL PROPERTY DABAKAN
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Dabakan, a goblet-shaped drum, is a single headed drum covered with goat, lizard or snakeskin. It is played by strucking with two thin bamboo sticks about 18 inches long. Like Agung, Dabakan is used to support and accompany kulintang ensemble.
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BABENDIR
NAME OFCULTURAL PROPERTY BABENDIR
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION The small gong that is struck on its rim/side is called Babendir and is also known as the timekeeper of the ensemble. It strangely has a boss/knob like gongs of the kulintang through is strangely not struck there. The role of babendir is to clearly enunciate the rhythmic mode osf a piece, for both all musicians listeners to hear.
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KULINTANG
NAME OFCULTURAL PROPERTY Kulintang
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Kulintang is a set of eight gong kettles laid horizontally, from smallest to largest, in a wooden rack creating an entire kulintang set. It is played by striking the gongs with two pieces of wood about 12 inches long. This well- known Muslim instrument is played during important and grand events such as feast, gatherings and parade to welcome and entertain visitors of the host. It is also played on important life events like wedding and returnees from Hajj.
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AGONG
NAME OFCULTURAL PROPERTY Agong
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION Agung is a large gong hanged from horizontal pole or wooden frame. It is played by striking the knob using a mallet padded with rubber. Unlike kulintang, which is commonly played by women, agung is commonly played by men. This instrument is used to support and accompany kulintang ensemble.
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