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    Kudyapi (en. A traditional filipino string instrument)

    /kuː.ˈdja.pi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of musical instrument with two strings.
    The kudyapi is often used in traditional celebrations.
    Ang kudyapi ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga tradisyonal na pagdiriwang.
    An instrument that can be found in many indigenous communities in the Philippines.
    Many villages have programs teaching kudyapi.
    Maraming mga barangay ang may mga nagtuturo ng sahaling pangkudyapi.
    A symbol of Filipino culture and history.
    The kudyapi represents the richness of the country's musical art.
    Ang kudyapi ay kumakatawan sa yaman ng sining ng musika sa bansa.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kud,' meaning contour or form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sound of the kudyapi
    Sounds produced by the kudyapi in a celebration or performance.
    Tunog ng kudyapi

    Related Words

    Filipino music
    A general term for forms and styles of music in the Philippines.
    musikang Pilipino
    musical instrument
    Tools used to create sound for music.
    instrumentong pangmusika

    Slang Meanings

    Ugly or not a good appearance
    She looked like a mess in the party, nothing was in order.
    Parang kudyapi ang suot niya sa party, wala sa ayos.
    Loud or noisy
    What’s that, are you going to make a racket again!
    Ano ba ‘yan, mukhang kudyapi na naman ang gagawin mo!
    Somewhat outdated or out of style
    That gadget is so last season, it's not trendy anymore.
    Yung gadget na yan, kudyapi na, hindi na uso.