The Philippines Tagunggu Leleng
Arrival: The Philippines An archipelago of 7,100 islands Christians, Muslims, and followers of indigenous religions Majority and minorities Western Colonialization since the 16th century
Tagunggu First Impressions Aural Analysis Changes in tempo Improvisation Aural Analysis Instruments: Kwintang, agung, gabbang, gandang Two parts: the preparation (te-ed) and the composition proper (kuriri)
The Yakan kwintang, a five-gong melody instrument. Photo by Ramón P The Yakan kwintang, a five-gong melody instrument. Photo by Ramón P. Santos
The Yakan agung, a set of three gongs played by a single musician The Yakan agung, a set of three gongs played by a single musician. Photo by Ramón P. Santos
gandang gabbang
kwintang performance of a kuriri
Cultural Considerations The Yakans Kulintang and tagunggu Wedding celebrations Sometimes a dance performed by a young woman and a man
Leleng First Impressions Aural Analysis Western Influences A ballad of love Aural Analysis Accompanied by a guitar Each passage composed of four verses
Lyrics At the start of the Leleng The lovers on our terrace are telling each other tales But nothing can be attempted Because mother and father are watching
Cultural Considerations The Tausug Sung by young people The tenes tenes and the darling darling (accompanied by the gabbang)—Leleng (accompanied by the guitar)