Kulkulin (en. Drum)

kul-ku-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of instrument used in music, usually made of wood with a skin that is struck.
The kulkulin is used by the people in ceremonies.
Ang kulkulin ay ginagamit ng mga mamamayan sa mga seremonya.
An instrument used in rituals and celebrations.
They brought a kulkulin to their celebration.
Nagdala sila ng kulkulin sa kanilang pagdiriwang.
A symbol of traditional music of indigenous people.
The kulkulin is important in local culture.
Mahalaga ang kulkulin sa kulturang lokal.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kulkul'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tribal drum
Refers to the kulkulin used in the ceremonies of a particular tribe.
Kulkulin ng tribo

Related Words

kulkul
A sound produced from the kulkulin, often used in stories or traditional practices.
kulkul

Slang Meanings

Like wind, it disappears quickly.
Their relationship was like kulkulin, I thought it would last.
Parang kulkulin lang 'yung naging relasyon nila, akala ko tatagal na.
Just made up, without basis.
That news is just kulkulin, don't believe it.
Yung balita na 'yun, kulkulin lang, huwag kang maniwala.
Not serious or true.
What he's saying is all kulkulin, there's no truth to it.
Yung sinasabi niya, puro kulkulin lang, walang katotohanan.