The kubing is a type of

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jaw harp from bamboo found among the Maguindanaon and other Muslim and non-Muslim tribes in the

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and

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. It is also called kobing (

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), kolibau ( Tingguian), aru-ding ( Tagbanwa), kuribaw ( Ibanag and

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), aribao (

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), aroding (

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), kulaing ( Yakan), ulibaw (

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), karombi (

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), 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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Grinnell College Musical Instrument Collection: Kubing
, ''Grinnell.edu''. {{S Filipino instruments Idioglot guimbardes and jaw harps Philippine musical instruments Indonesian musical instruments

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