Ifugao Flashcards
(27 cards)
The term Ifugao is derived from “________,” which means “earth people,” “mortals,” or “humans,” as distinguished from spirits and
deities.
ipugo
capital of ifugao
lagawe
Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” these terraces are not just feats of engineering but living symbols of the Ifugao people’s sustainable farming practices and spiritual beliefs.
banaue rice terraces
is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken in the northern valleys of Ifugao, Philippines.
ifugao or batad
spoken in Hungduan and Banaue municipalities of Ifugao Province, and into southwestern Mountain Province. 27,100 speakers as of 2000. Dialects are Burnay Ifugao and Banaue Ifugao.
amganad
spoken in central Ifugao Province. There are also some in Isabela Province, on the eastern shore of the Magatreservoir. 10,100 speakers as of 2002.
Dialects include Ducligan Ifugao.
batad or ayangan
spoken in Ifugao Province, (northern Mayoyao, Aguinaldo, and Alfonso Lista municipalities) and Mountain Province (2 small border areas).
mayoyao or mayaoyaw
spoken in southern Ifugao Province. 30,000 speakers as of 2000. Dialects are Hapao Ifugao, Hungduan Ifugao, and Lagawe Ifugao.
tuwali
their arts and craftsmanship include:
woodcarving,
textile-weaving,
basketry,
carpentry,
and blacksmithing.
The Ifugao are renowned for their innovative and sustainable farming techniques, such as the _______ or “big pots” terraces, which are a series of stepped rice terraces that create a network of irrigation channels
higantes
The Ifugao use a method called “________” or slash-and-burn agriculture, where they clear a piece of land by cutting and burning the vegetation.
kaingin
hold a special place in fugao culture. They are made of bronze or brass and come in various sizes. When struck, they produce deep and resonant tones, often associated with spiritual rituals and festivities.
gongs
This wooden instrument is struck with another piece of wood, creating rhythmic and percussive sounds that accompany various dances and ceremonies.
bangibang
is a thin brass instrument that is plucked to produce
melodious tunes. It is often used in serenades and other musical performances.
bikkung
which are played with strings made from natural materials.
ayyuding and babbong
nose flutes are called?
ingnging
mouth flutes are called?
kupling or ippiip
This percussion instrument is crafted from bamboo and produces a distinct sound. It is commonly used in ensemble performances, adding a layer of rhythm and texture.
pewpew
The traditional Ifugao wear for men is the?
wanno
Used to cover their upper bodies. (though some doesn’t use such) The more common blankets called bayaong are red with narrow black stripes sometimes covered with designs.
wanga
A head dress that is sometimes fancy and can denote the position of the person wearing.
pongot
Lip bag, the larger kind is called pinuhha, the smaller kind ambayong.
butong
Belt made of round white shells kept together by a string of rattan dyed red, is worn at the waist, and then allowed to hang loose either at the left side of in front.
ginuttu
A wraparound skirt. The ordinary tapis consists of a blue or red cloth with narrow white horizontal stripes and two broken lines of red triangles, and is worn just above the knee. The red ampuyo has green, yellow, white and black stripes. The black ones are usually worn by the NAWOTWOT or the poor.
ampuyo or tolge
