Kulintang (Indonesian: kolintang, [13] Malay: kulintangan[14]) is a modern term for an ancient instrumental form of music composed on a row of small, horizontally laid gongs that function melodically, accompanied by larger, suspended gongs and drums.

Nov 25, 2024 · Discover everything about the Kulintang, a traditional Filipino gong instrument, including its history, sound, cultural importance, and global influence. The Philippines is known for its musical traditions.

Mar 23, 2025 · Kulintang is a unique and ancient form of music that has been an integral part of Filipino culture for centuries. The sound of gongs, their deep resonance, and rhythmic patterns tell a story that transcends generations, creating a connection between the past and present.

Kulintang is a modern term for an ancient instrumental form of music composed on a row of small, horizontally-laid gongs that function melodically, accompanied by larger, suspended gongs...

Sep 1, 2021 · A Maguindanaoan kulintang ensemble is a gong-chime collection of instruments important to the musical culture of the Maguindanao people in the Southern Philippines. Kulintang music is used for celebratory occasions such as festivals, weddings, engagement parties, and baptisms, as well as in musical competitions.

Oct 29, 2021 · The new double CD Kulintang Kultura: Danongan Kalanduyan and Gong Music of the Philippine Diaspora produced by Smithsonian Folkways is a musical celebration of cultural diversity in the United States. There are a number of reasons to celebrate.

The instrument called the “kulintang” (or its other derivative terms) consists of a row/set of 5 to 9 graduated pot gongs, horizontally laid upon a frame arranged in order of pitch with the lowest gong found on the player’s left.