Umbang
Malaysian string instrument
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The umbang (Jawi: اومبڠ), also known as buluh keranting, is a traditional bowed string instrument originated in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is mainly used for Saba dance performance.[1][2]
Other namesAnak Umbang, Buluh Keranting
DevelopedTerengganu, Malaysia
| Other names | Anak Umbang, Buluh Keranting |
|---|---|
| Classification | Bowed string instrument |
| Developed | Terengganu, Malaysia |
Description
The umbang is made of bamboo which has a long segment. The instrument has two rope strings with a hole in the middle. Smaller holes are poked around the instrument to produce different sound tones. The umbang is usually accompanied with a fiddle called anak umbang. The umbang is an important musical instrument as it is used by bomoh (shaman) for the Saba dance. The Saba dance is a traditional healing dance which originated from the district of Dungun, Terengganu.