CALANGAY Meaning and
Definition
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Calangay is a traditional musical instrument native to the Philippines. It is a type of flute that is primarily made of bamboo. The word "calangay" is derived from the Tagalog term "kalanggayan," which means "colored" or "varied." This name accurately reflects the diverse and vibrant sounds that can be produced by the instrument.
The calangay consists of a cylindrical bamboo tube with six finger holes. The length of the tube can vary, but it is typically around 20 to 30 centimeters long. One end of the tube is closed off, while the other end is open. The player blows air into the tube, creating a resonant sound.
To play the calangay, the musician covers and uncovers the finger holes to change the pitch. By employing different combinations of finger placements and techniques, the player can produce a wide range of notes and melodies. The calangay is a melody instrument, often used to accompany traditional dances and songs.
The calangay holds significance in traditional Filipino culture as it is often associated with joyful celebrations, rituals, and religious ceremonies. It is also a versatile instrument capable of various musical expressions, making it a valued feature in local folklore and traditional music. The sounds of the calangay contribute to the unique and rich musical heritage of the Philippines.
Common Misspellings for CALANGAY
- xalangay
- valangay
- falangay
- dalangay
- czlangay
- cslangay
- cwlangay
- cqlangay
- cakangay
- capangay
- caoangay
- calzngay
- calsngay
- calwngay
- calqngay
- calabgay
- calamgay
- calajgay
- calahgay
- calanfay
Similar spelling words for CALANGAY
- calling-card,
- Galanga,
- cowling,
- Clung,
- kluang,
- super-cooling,
- cooling-off,
- gallinago,
- kolonaki,
- gailenga,
- Glencoe,
- gaoling,
- heating/cooling,
- mercy-killing,
- killing,
- CLINHAQ,
- Gluing,
- gullwing,
- kealing,
- calanque,
- khlong,
- Qualling,
- glynco,
- clonic,
- cullying,
- guiling,
- Clingy,
- klinik,
- re-coiling,
- gylanic,
- clangy,
- coiling,
- kaling,
- CLNGG,
- clinic-based,
- clueing,
- klinke,
- gelling,
- non-killing,
- kisling,
- kalunga,
- quisling-style,
- Keeling,
- gling,
- gyalwang,
- galenika,
- kelling,
- gleying,
- klunk,
- glueing,
- Clinique,
- colnago,
- clunk,
- gollying,
- golonka,
- CLINAC,
- clinica,
- kalnoky,
- clonk,
- golang,
- Clewing,
- colonic,
- klinck,
- geliang,
- klenk,
- clanky,
- cling,
- klong,
- cooling-out,
- clink,
- clunky,
- Lady-killing,
- Gullying,
- glowing,
- keling,
- CALNC,
- kaoliang,
- koilonychia,
- glinka,
- job-killing,
- kalinago,
- giant-killing,
- go a long way,
- clank,
- clang,
- Kalinga,
- quisling,
- coalinga,
- Clong,
- calinaga,
- -clinic,
- geiling,
- gallionic,
- kalinka,
- kalenga,
- klank,
- Cluniac,
- Coaling,
- cooling,
- kalanki,
- un-gluing,
- cloying,
- calling,
- gleiing,
- cluing,
- galling,
- Gulling,
- giling,
- keisling,
- kalanga,
- play-calling,
- klewang,
- Galenic,
- GALNAC-GD1A,
- gluing-off,
- Culling,
- cling-free,
- time-killing,
- gilling,
- CCLNQ,
- gluonic,
- Collying,
- Coolung,
- keeling-over,
- clinico,
- clinic,
- self-killing,
- calang,
- gulangyu,
- Clawing,
- quellung,
- Quilling,
- klink,
- sex-killing,
- air-cooling,
- Kalong,
- quaylink,
- name-calling,
- coelonychia,
- guilinggao,
- colnaghi,
- tonic-clonic,
- cold-calling,
- klenicki,
- geylang,
- goalong,
- keelung,
- quisling-hearted,
- quailing,
- quelling,
- klinga,
- re-calling,
- COLING,
- glienicke,
- kling,
- GALNAC,
- kalhang,
- klang,
- calling-off,
- quisling-minded,
- pain-killing,
- kelang,
- kallang,
- winter-killing,
- kalinic,
- un-coiling,
- Claying,
- Klenke,
- galung,
- Colling.
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