it is rhythmic poetic expression with a meter of seven syllables
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The ambahan has several characteristics. First, it is rhythmic poetic expression with a meter of seven syllable lines and having rhythmic end-syllables. It is also most often presented as a chant without a determined musical pitch or musical instrument accompaniment.
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Ambahan is a rhythmic poetic expression with a meter of seven syllables.
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- Ambahan is a poetic expression consisting of seven syllables in a single line. A single line of the poem cannot hold less than seven syllables, in order to conserve the meaning of the line.
- This traditional poetic expression belongs to the Hanun`o'o Mangyan people of Phillipines. It is traditonally sung on topics such as requesting for a place to stay, advice for the young, romance and saying goodbye.
- It is traditionally recorded in bamboo and is inscribed in Surat Mangyan( belonging too Spanish colonial era). Ginaw Bilog is the famous Mangyan poet known for preserving the tradition.
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