Babendil
Percussion instrument | |
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Classification | Idiophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 111.241.1 (Gong) |
Developed | Indonesia[1] |
The babandil is a single, narrow-rimmed Philippine gong[2] used primarily as the “timekeeper” of the Maguindanao kulintang ensemble.[3]
Description
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
Babandils are normally made out of bronze but due to the scarcity of this metal in Mindanao, most gongs, including the babendil are made out of more common metal such as brass, iron and even tin-can.[2]
Technique
The babendil could be played while standing[3] or when seated with the babendil hung half a foot from the floor.[4] Proper technique requires the player to hold the babendil vertically, angled away from the body, with the gong held at the rim between their thumb and four fingers. With their thumb parallel to the rim of the gong, the players strikes the rim of the gong using their betay[3] to play fundamental patterns that are similar to the drum pattern on the dabakan or the beat of the lower-pitched agung.[4]
Uses
The babendil traditionally could be played by either genders.
Origins
The origins of the word "babendil" could either be traced from the Middle East or the Indian Subcontinent.
Other derivative names
Also called: babendir, (
References
- ^ Skog, Inge. "North Borneo Gongs and the Javanese Gamelan." Ethnomusicology Research Digest 4(1993): 55-102.
- ^ a b c Benitez, Kristina. The Maguindanaon Kulintang: Musical Innovation, Transformation and the Concept of Binalig. Ann Harbor, MI: University of Michigan, 2005.
- ^ a b c d e f Mercurio, Philip Dominguez (2006). "Traditional Music of the Southern Philippines". PnoyAndTheCity: A center for Kulintang - A home for Pasikings. Archived from the original on 28 February 2006. Retrieved February 25, 2006.
- ^ a b c d e f Cadar, Usopay Hamdag (1971). The Maranao Kolintang Music: An Analysis of the Instruments, Musical Organization, Ethmologies, and Historical Documents. Seattle, WA: University of Washington.
- ^ Butocan, Aga M. (2006). "Gandingan/Babendil". Kulintang and the Maguindanaos. Retrieved August 23, 2006.
- ^ a b Fernandaz, Fe Tria (2000). "Palawan Culture: Rich, colorful, fascinating". Philippines Today. Archived from the original on April 28, 2007. Retrieved August 23, 2006.
- ^ Farmer, Herny G.. Historical Facts for the Arabian Musical Influence. London: William Reeves, 1930.
- ^ McPhee, Colin. Music in Bali. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1996.
- ^ Cruz, Gray (2006). "Musicians - Rondalla and Percussionists". Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble. Archived from the original on 2006-06-19. Retrieved August 23, 2006.