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What are the traditional musical instruments of ilocanos?

Ilokano musical instruments are diverse, reflecting the culture and history of the Ilokano people. Some of the most common and traditional musical instruments used by Ilocanos include:

Bungkaka: A nose flute, usually made from bamboo or metal.

Kudyapi: A boat-shaped lute with bamboo strings stretched over coconut shell resonators.

Palongpalong: A set of bamboo tubes of varying lengths that are struck with a mallet.

Suling ti Iloko: A vertical bamboo flute.

Suling ti Dulo: A horizontal nose flute.

Tultol Biag, a gong-chime instrument made of small gongs arranged on a rack

Solibao, a bamboo stamping tube which produces rhythmic percussive effect

Patungtong, small bamboo clapper sticks beaten together to produce loud knocking sound

Saksak ti Daga, literally "stab the earth" is another set of bamboo tubes or sticks struck with wood

These musical instruments are often played during traditional ceremonies, rituals, and festivals. They are not only used to create music but also to add rhythm and ambiance to various cultural events.

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