kudyapi
kudyapî with stress marks
two-stringed boat-shaped instrument, boat-lute
Usage Note
Kudyapi is a traditional Philippine zither found among Lumad and Maguindanaon communities in Mindanao, with a long boat-shaped body carved from a single piece of wood. Considered a prestige instrument often played for courtship or ritual, it has a meditative sound deeply tied to indigenous cultural identity.
Examples
" Maganda ang tunog ng kudyapi. "
Natural Translation
The kudyapi has a beautiful sound.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the sound of-the kudyapi.
" Tinugtog niya ang kudyapi sa harap ng mga panauhin. "
Natural Translation
He/She played the kudyapi in front of the guests.
Literal Translation
Played he/she the kudyapi in front of-the guests.
" Sa mga komunidad ng Lumad sa Mindanao, itinuturing na pinakamarangal na instrumento ang kudyapi na karaniwang tinutugtog sa panliligaw. "
Natural Translation
Among the Lumad communities in Mindanao, the kudyapi is regarded as the most prestigious instrument, usually played during courtship.
Literal Translation
In-the communities of Lumad in Mindanao, considered the most-honorable instrument the kudyapi that usually played in courtship.
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