Guide Questions
Panay Bukidnon Bamboo Instruments
A. Categorize the Bamboo Instruments according to Hornbostel-Sachs System Category. (refer to your
handout for the instruments)
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B. Explain the Questions
6. What is the significance of bamboo instruments in Panay Bukidnon culture?
7. How are Panay Bukidnon bamboo instruments traditionally made, and what materials are used?
8. Describe some of the most popular bamboo instruments used by the Panay Bukidnon people?
9. What role do bamboo instruments play in Panay Bukidnon ceremonies and rituals?
10. How do Panay Bukidnon bamboo instruments differ from those used by other indigenous
groups in the Philippines?
11. What are the different techniques used to play the Panay Bukidnon bamboo instruments?
12. How are Panay Bukidnon bamboo instruments passed down through generations?
13. What is the cultural importance of preserving traditional bamboo instrument-making practices
among the Panay Bukidnon?
Gamelan
Questions
1. How are the instruments in gamelan grouped?
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2. What are the different types of sarons used in gamelan?
3. What is the difference between a saron and other percussion instruments in gamelan?
4. What materials are sarons typically made from?
5. What are the playing techniques specific to the saron in gamelan music?
6. What is the role of the bonang in a gamelan ensemble?
7. What are the different types of bonang, and how do they differ?
8. What materials are used to make a bonang?
9. What are the playing techniques unique to the bonang?
10. What are hanging gongs?
11. How are hanging gongs played?
12. Where are hanging gongs used?
13. What is the difference between a hanging gong and a flat gong?
14. What are the different types of hanging gongs?
15. How do hanging gongs vary in size and tone?
16. What role do hanging gongs play in gamelan music?
17. What are the cultural significance and symbolism of hanging gongs?
18. What is a kendhang?
19. How is the kendhang played?
20. What role does the kendhang play in gamelan music?
21. What are the key playing techniques for the kendhang?
22. What is a gambang?
23. How is the gambang played?
24. What is the difference between the gambang and a Western xylophone?
25. What is the cultural significance of the gambang?
Note:
1. You are not going to answer this questions.
2. This is your guide to or how you will study this lesson
3. Be prepared for the activity on Friday
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