An Agung is a percussion instrument used by the ethnic groups in the Philippines. These ethnic groups, including the Maguindanao, Sama-Bajau, Maranao, and Tausug people,use the Agung as a support instrument for the kulintang ensemble, a row of small gongs that functionmelodically. The instrument Agung is a set of wide-rimmed gongs that … Read more
The Agogo is probably the oldest samba instrument that originates from the West African Yoruba. It is an instrument that was used in music of the religious ceremonies in Yorubaland, based on beliefs like Candomble, an Afro-Brazilian religion. However, nowadays, the Agogo was not only used in Yoruba and Edo music, but … Read more
The instrument castanet has a variety of names depending on the region or place where it is used. Castilians call these instruments castanuelas, while the Andalusians, as well as some flamencos, call thesepallilos.The castanet instrument was also referred to as ‘clackers’ in the United States. The castanets were also used in Swiss, … Read more