Palupalo (en. Percussive)

/pa.lu.pa.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of music or sound produced by hitting or striking objects.

Palupalo is important in native dances of the Philippines.

Ang palupalo ay mahalaga sa mga katutubong sayaw ng Pilipinas.

The sound that comes from a sharp tapping.

I heard the palupalo from afar while the band was playing.

Narinig ko ang palupalo mula sa malayo habang ang banda ay tumutugtog.

verb

The act of striking or producing a sound by contact.

He palupalo on the drums in time with the dance.

Nagpalupalo siya sa mga tambol sa tango ng sayaw.

The word 'palupalo' originates from the root word 'lupalo', meaning 'how in an unusual or peculiar manner the movement is done'.

drum striking

A specific type of palupalo that uses drums.

palupalo ng tambol

translation

A rendition of an art or sound from one form to another.

salin

skilled in fighting or competition

Jay is so good at basketball, he's really a powerhouse on the court!

Ang galing ni Jay sa basketball, talagang palupalo siya sa court!

a tough or fearless person

Even if he loses several times, he doesn't give up; he's really fearless!

Kahit ilang beses nang natatalo, hindi siya sumusuko; talagang palupalo siya!