Kulintang belongs to the larger unit/stratum of “knobbed gong-chime culture” prevalent in Southeast Asia. It is considered one of the region's three major gong ensembles, alongside the gamelan of western Indonesia and 展开

Description
The instrument called the “kulintang” (or its other derivative terms) consist of a row/set of 5 to 9 graduated pot gongs, horizontally laid upon a frame … 展开

Kulintang music generally could be found as the social entertainment at a host of different occasions. It is used during large feasts, festive/harvest gatherings, for entertainment of visiting … 展开

• Two dancers and a group of musicians of Kulintang in Buru Regency, Maluku, Indonesia. between 1900 and 1940
• Group portrait of Ambonese with musical instrument of Kulintang in 展开

Kulintang music is considered an ancient tradition that predates the influences of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and the West. In the Philippines, it represents the highest … 展开

The main purpose for kulintang music in the community is to function as social entertainment at a professional, folk level. This music is unique in that it is considered a public music in the sense everyone is allowed to participate. Not only do the players play, … 展开

Rhythmic modes
Kulintang music has no set compositions due to its concept of rhythmic modes. A rhythmic mode (or … 展开