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Word:dallot Source of Term:Filipino Heritage vol.5 Language:Ilocano Category:repertoire Description:A duel of words between two groups that sing alternately. It can be sung where there is a convoy of carabao-driven carts going to the fields or bringing palay from one town to another.It can deal with any subject: religion, legal customs of the barrio, advice or love and it has no definite text.The music is free rhythm, repetitious accompanying recitations and long drawn-out tones done by kutibeng(ilocano five-stringed guitar) and the pito(so called because it has seven holes).