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The main types of singing voices are:

 Soprano: The highest female voice, sopranos are often the lead characters in operas. They can sing from middle C to two
octaves higher.
 Mezzo-soprano: A female voice that's between the soprano and alto/contralto ranges. Mezzo-sopranos have a darker
tone than sopranos, but a higher range than altos.
 Tenor: The highest male voice, tenors are known for their bright, clear, and ringing vocals. They're often used by lead
singers in popular music.
 Baritone: A male voice that falls between tenor and bass.
 Contralto: A classical female singing voice with the lowest vocal range for females
 Bass: The lowest voice type, usually performed by male voices
 Countertenor: A rare male singer who can sing as high as a soprano or mezzo-soprano
The instruments typically used in a rondalla include:
 Bandurria: The main instrument in a rondalla, with the most players. The Philippine harp bandurria has 14 strings and
16 frets.
 Laud: A traditional Filipino instrument with 14 strings.
 Octavina: Has 14 strings tuned one octave lower than the bandurria.
 Guitar: A common instrument in a rondalla.
 Double bass: Also known as bajo de uñas.
Other instruments that may be used in a rondalla include:
Mexican vihuela, Violins, Cellos, Marimbas, Xylophones, Harps, and Timbales.
Rondallas are often used to accompany Spanish or rural dances
The instrumentation of a drum and lyre corps typically includes snare, tenor, and bass drums, cymbals, keyboard percussion
instruments, and a drumline.
Indigenous musical instruments
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