Myanmar
Was known as Burma until 1989. The country's name was officialy changed by the military government that took over in 1988. Its music is melodious, generally without harmony and usually 4/4 in time
Outdoor and Indoor
The Burmese classical music ensemble is divided into
Sidaw
Can be called sidawgyi is the outdoor musical ensemble.
It is an ensemble in royal courts used to mark important ceremonial functions like the royal ploughing ceremony.
Hnegyi (hne)
Is a large double reed pipe.
It's body is made of wood, with a conical bore with seven finger holes at the front, set in a straight line with a bell hung on top.
It has a flaring metal bell and has a loud tone.
Si
Is a bell.
Wa
Is a clapper.
Is usually played during festivals and royal ceremonies
Gandama
Is a double-headed drum.
Saung
Is an indoor form composed of a female singer accompanied by a traditional ensemble called saung gauk.
Is an arched harp used in traditional Burmese music.
Is regarded as a national musical instrument of Burma
Patala
Is a large wooden xylophone which we find under a slightly different appearance and different names.
Ranaad
Name of Patala in Thailand.
Roneat
Name of Patala in Cambodia.
Mi Gyaung
Is a crocodile-shaped fretted, plucked zither with three strings that is used as a traditional music in Burma.
Palwei
Is a wind instrument which consist of a hollow tube played by blowing through a hole at one end.
Tayaw
Is a bowed string instrument similar to the western violin but the sound box is shaped like a loudspeaker made with iron and brass
Hnyin
Is a small mouth instrument
Cambodia
Is one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia
Kar Music
Used in celebrations of wedding
Arakk Music
Music that accompanies rituals during communication with spirits
Ayai Reparte
Is singing for some entertainment
Yike and Basakk
Music for theatre performances
Pinpeat Ensemble
Is an orchestra that accompanies the different Royal activities of the courts and temples in Cambodia
Samphor
Is a small barrel drum indigenous to Cambodia.
Has two heads and played with both hands
Oneat
Is a xylophone instrument.
Is the most typical instrument found in a Pinpeat Orchestra
Ching
Is a finger cymbals.
Are the most irritating part of every Pinpeat Orchestra
Skorthom
Is a two-big drum instrument.
Is a set of two barrel shaped drums played with sticks. Not all band use it.
Kongvong
Is a set of gongs in circular motion
Chamrieng
Are the vocals