Rondalla and Kumparsa

The Philippines is known for its diverse culture. With over seven thousand islands, there is diversity not only in culture but in food, clothing, and music. The Rondalla and Kumpursa are two of the most known form of traditional Filipino Music. The Rondalla is a type of traditional ensemble with different string instruments of various sizes. The music produced by the conductor of a Rondalla is more formal and dramatic. Kumpursa, on the other hand, is a type of traditional stringed ensemble that plays in a form of a folk-dance interlude. Nowadays, these types of Traditional Filipino Music are mostly played on special occasions such as festivals and shows.