TOGUNGGAK' (Idiofon)

Known as tagunggak amongst the Murut, togunggak amongst lhe Dusun/Kadazan or 'togunggu' in Penampang, these struck bamboo idiophones are played in groups to accompany dancing or processions at festive occasions. One set comprises from six (togunggu') to thirty (tagunggak) pieces, depending on the ethnic group. The music resembles that of the set of gongs of the particular group, with each idiophone tuned according to the corresponding gong part it plays.

Togunggak - Audio (wav - 264kb)

Source : An Introduction to The Traditional Musical Instruments of Sabah
Sabah State Muzium, Kota Kinabalu.1992.