The umbang (Jawi: اومبڠ), also known as buluh keranting, is a traditional bowed string instrument originated in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is mainly used for Saba dance performance.[1][2]

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Umbang

An example of the umbang musical instrument, exhibited in Terengganu State Museum
Other names	Anak Umbang, Buluh Keranting
Classification	Bowed string instrument
Developed	Terengganu, Malaysia

Description

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The umbang is made of bamboo which has a long segment. The instrument has two rope strings with a hole in the middle. Smaller holes are poked around the instrument to produce different sound tones. The umbang is usually accompanied with a fiddle called anak umbang. The umbang is an important musical instrument as it is used by bomoh (shaman) for the Saba dance. The Saba dance is a traditional healing dance which originated from the district of Dungun, Terengganu.

References

External Links

• Terengganu State Museum (in Malay)
• National Department for Culture and Arts Malaysia (in Malay)
• Example of Umbang used during Saba performance