MUSDIKS:gangsa
From Iskomunidad
Word: Gangsa
Category: insturment
1. Ethno-linguistic group: Kalinga
2. General physical description: highly valued ensemble generally consists of five or six flat gongs played in two styles: gangsa pattung or palook, and gangsa topayya.
3. General playing technique: hit by hands or by sticks, interlocking patterns
4. Musical function:
5. Playing circumstance: rituals
Source:CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Volume I, Peoples of the Philippines, K-Z