Gong-chime of the Philippines, Indonesia and other parts of south-east Asia. The term is also used for a percussion ensemble in which the kulintang gong-chime is the main constituent. It consists of bossed bronzed gongs laid horizontally, the largest on the left, in a row in front of the performer on two parallel strings stretched in a wooden frame, and played with two soft wooden mallets. Kulintang ensembles are used for feasts, weddings and entertainments; the gong-chime provides the melody and the punctuating instruments provide drones.