kumintang
kumintáng with stress marks
indigenous warrior song and dance
Usage Note
Kumintang is an ancient Tagalog musical and dance tradition associated with the Batangas region, originally performed by warriors before battle or to celebrate victory. It is considered one of the oldest documented Philippine musical forms, referenced by Spanish colonial chroniclers in the 16th century, and is studied today as intangible cultural heritage.
Examples
" Sinayaw nila ang kumintang. "
Natural Translation
They danced the kumintang.
Literal Translation
Danced they the kumintang.
" Maganda ang tugtog ng kumintang. "
Natural Translation
The music of the kumintang is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the music of indigenous-dance.
" Bago lumusob sa labanan, sinasayaw ng mga mandirigma ang kumintang upang ipakita ang tapang at ipagdiwang ang inaasahang tagumpay. "
Natural Translation
Before charging into battle, the warriors danced the kumintang to show courage and to celebrate the victory they expected.
Literal Translation
Before charging in battle, danced by-the warriors the kumintang to show the courage and celebrate the expected victory.
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