MUSDIKS:onat

Word: onat

Category: instrument

1. Ethno-linguistic group: Kalinga

2. General physical description: metal jew’s harp

3. General playing technique: one end is held in the mouth with one hand while a finger of the other hand taps it to make the strip vibrate.

4. Musical function:

5. Playing circumstance: played solo by men

Source:CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Volume I, Peoples of the Philippines, K-Z