1. It is also called the ring flute and it is the smallest bamboo flute of Maguindanao.

2 It is a single, narrow-rimmed Philippine gong used as the timekeeper of the Maguindanao kulintang ensemble.

3. It is held horizontally with the bamboo tongue in front of the opened mouth. It can be played in solo or in an ensemble.

4. It is also considered a woman's instrument

5. It is considered the oldest form of music since it only needs the human voice. ​