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What are the indigenous music in cordillera?

1. Kalinga Music

* Kalinga Ulalim: A traditional Kalinga epic chant that narrates historical events, heroic deeds, and cultural practices. Performed by a single chanter while playing the _tongali_ (nose flute).

* Kalinga Gangsa Ensemble: Consists of various types of gongs, such as the _gangsa palook_ (flat gongs), _gangsa pattungo_ (suspended gongs), and _kulintang_ (knobbed gong chime). Used for rituals and ceremonies.

* Kalinga Ayyu': A bamboo percussion instrument consisting of a row of bamboo tubes of varying lengths. Played by hitting the bamboo tubes with two bamboo sticks. Often accompanies the Kalinga Ulalim and Gangsa ensemble.

2. Ifugao Music

* Ifugao Huyung-huyung: A nose flute made of bamboo or wood. Used for serenading and courting, and also during rituals.

* Ifugao Hudhud: A chanted epic poem that narrates the history, customs, and traditions of the Ifugao people. Performed by a single chanter, it is passed down orally from one generation to another.

* Ifugao Tongali: A nose flute made of bamboo. Used for serenading, courting, and for communicating at a distance.

3. Bontoc Music

* Bontoc Gansa Ensemble: Consists of various sizes of brass gongs, suspended and played in an ensemble. Used for rituals, festivals, and other social events.

* Bontoc Saggeypo: A bamboo tube fiddle with two strings, played with a bow. Used for serenading and accompaniment to storytelling.

* Bontoc Balangbing: A bamboo stamping tube used as a percussion instrument. Struck with a stick to produce rhythmic patterns.

4. Ibaloi Music

* Ibaloi Kutibeng: A bamboo nose flute with a single chamber and a buzzing membrane for creating a vibrato effect. Used for serenading, courting, and accompaniment to songs.

* **Ibaloi Faglong/: A bamboo clarinet with a single reed and six finger holes. Played for entertainment, relaxation, and to express emotions.

* **Ibaloi Gimbal/: A pair of suspended gongs made of brass. Played together to create rhythmic patterns.

5. Kankanay Music

* Kankanay Saggeypo: A bamboo tube fiddle with two strings, played with a bow. Used for entertainment and as an accompaniment to singing and dancing.

* Kankanay Gangsa Ensemble: Consists of various sizes of brass gongs, suspended and played in an ensemble. Used for rituals, festivals, and other social events.

* Kankanay Ayyu': A bamboo percussion instrument consisting of a row of bamboo tubes of varying lengths. Struck with two bamboo sticks to produce rhythmic patterns.

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