MUSDIKS:kubing
From Iskomunidad
Word: Kubing (jew's harp)
Category: Instrument
Ethno-linguistic Group: Mgd
General Physical Description: A thin and narrow piece of bamboo with a vibrating tongue in the middle which is placed in between the lips of the player; the free end is sharp,struck by the free hand so that the vibrating tongue will produce and echo-like sound inside the mouth of the player
General Playing Technique: as above
Musical Function: Not mentioned
Playing Circumstance: ordinary everyday events; no specific time/occassion
Source: Musika Jornals 1977, Ang mga Kaisipan sa Musika sa Timog Silangang Asya by Jose Maceda