MUSIC OF THE VISAYAS REGION

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The Visayas Region is one of the most beautiful regions to visit in the Philippines. Exciting events like the Ati-
Atihan festval and the Sinulog festival are well - attended by tourist and members of the community. Scenic places
like Boracay, Chocolate Hills of Bohol, and the Magellan's cross in Cebu are often visited by tourist and Filipinos
alike.

The Visayas region is situated between the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. well known provinces in this region
include Iloilo, Cebu, Negros Occidental/Oriental, Samar, Leyte and Bohol.

It is the home to some of the Philippines' best singers like Pilita Corales, Dulce and Sheryn Regis. Most Visayan
songs or music are written in duple or triple meter with a simple melody that is easy to sing

1.MEMBRANOPHONES

Tugo is a cylindrical double-headed drum.

Guimbal is a single-headed cylindrical drum.

VISAYAS MUSIC

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS from the VISAYAS REGION

It is the home to some of the Philippines' best singers like Pilita Corales, Dulce, and Sheryn Regis. Most Visayan
songs or music are written in duple or triple meter with a simple melody that is easy to sing. One of the most popular
musical styles in the Visayan region is the balitaw. The balitaw is a song-and-dance debate between a man and a
woman that deals with topics about love and marriage.

The Visayans are also known to be very skilled musicians. They are not only good singers but also good
instrumentalists.Below are some common musical instruments found in the region.

In the Negros province, the Managsaon is a very popular music. It is a kind of fresh epic where two groups of
singers sing in a chanting manner using the call-response style. Here are kinds of Managsaon music: