KUBING
The "kubing" is a type of Philippine jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanaon and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the Philippines and Indonesia. It is also called kobing (Maranao), kolibau (Tingguian), aru-ding (Tagbanwa), aroding (Palawan), kulaing (Yakan), luring (Blaan), kombeng (Obo Monuvu), kumbing (Tboli), kuving (Arumanen Manobo), karombi (Toraja), yori (Kailinese) or Kulibaw.
Ones made of sugar palm-leaf are called karinta (Munanese), ore-ore mbondu or ore Ngkale (Butonese).
The kubing is traditionally considered an intimate instrument, usually used as communication between family or a loved one in close quarters. Both genders can use the instrument, the females more infrequently than males who use it for short distance courtship.
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