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The babendil usually has a diameter of roughly one foot making it larger than the largest kulintang gong and comparable to the diameter of the agung or gandingan. However, unlike the gandingan or the agong, the babendil has a sunken boss which makes the boss relatively non-functional.
Babandil or Babendil is a narrow-rimmed gong that is primarily used in the Maguindanao kulintang ensemble as a timekeeper. It has several names that vary depending on the region, such as babendir in Maguindanao, and Babndir for the Maranao people.
Our next instrument is the babandil (also spelled as babendil), which consists of one huge gong made out of either bronze or brass. To play this instrument, you have to strike it with either your hand or a rattan or bamboo stick.
Origin of Babendil. The Babendil is a percussion instrument crafted from brass or bronze materials, reflecting the metallurgical expertise of early Filipino artisans. Its distinctive design features a cylindrical body with a flared opening, resembling a small gong or cymbal.
A gong instrument with great cultural significance, the Babendil is on the larger side and is bigger than most Kuintang gongs. The sunken boss enables it to make a sharp clanging noise when strung on the rim or flange with a bamboo or rattan stick.
A babendil is a musical instrument, a narrow-rimmed gong of Filipino origin, used in a kulintang ensemble.
Babandil (Palawan Instrument) - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The babandil is a large bronze percussion instrument from the Philippines with a sunken boss that is struck on the rim, producing a sharp metallic sound.
