From root: tugtog
Usage Note
Tugtugan refers to a performance, a music session, or a place where people gather to play music together. It is often used to describe a jam session or a lively musical event.
Examples
" May tugtugan mamaya sa plaza. "
Natural Translation
There's a music session later at the plaza.
Literal Translation
There-is music-session later at plaza.
" Masaya ang tugtugan kagabi sa plaza. "
Natural Translation
The music session at the plaza last night was fun.
Literal Translation
Happy the music session last night at the plaza.
" Tuwing piyesta, nagtatagpo ang mga banda sa plaza para sa tugtugan na umaabot hanggang madaling-araw. "
Natural Translation
During the fiesta, the bands gather at the plaza for a music session that lasts until the wee hours.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, gather the plural bands at plaza for the music-session that reaches until early-dawn.
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