Kentongan

Kentongan *slit drum of Java and Celebes, made from a hollowed-out tree trunk or large bamboo section, closed at both ends, with a horizontal slit 90-180 cm. (3-6 ft.) long. Often carved to resemble a human being or animal, it terminates in a handle from which it is suspended vertically or, if very large, horizontally. Smaller ones of bamboo are struck while held in the player's hand. A signal instr. Also called titir in Java. See also: gul-gul, kohkol, kukulan gantang, kul-kul, tonggong (112…