Mapeh

• Visayas is known for its scenic places
• Visayan folk songs include lullabies, working songs, haranas, and children's songs
• Visayan folk songs are written in simple melodies, including pakitong-kitong, Matud nila, and si pilemon
• Balitaw is a song and dance that is about the love and marriage
• Visayas are known to be very skillful
• Banduria:

  • Known as the soprano instrument
  • 14 stringed with 16 frets
• Laud:

  • 12 strings in pairs
• Octavina:

  • Similar to a guitar
  • Serves as the alto of the ensemble
• Guitar:

  • Has 6 strings
• String bass:

  • Bass instrument in the family
  • Also known as bajo de arco or bajo de uñas
• Tultugan:

  • Indigenous term for bamboo drum