Kagul
OriginPhilippines
Year1000
FamilyPercussion
About the Kagul
A Philippine bamboo buzzer. A section of bamboo is split and struck against the palm. The buzzing resonance is distinctive. Used in indigenous Philippine music for over 1,000 years. Different sizes produce different pitches. The simplest bamboo instrument.
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