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Laos - Lam Music
A form of folk music often featuring call and response singing accompanied by instruments like the khene (a mouth organ), lanat (bamboo xylophone), and can (similar to a fiddle)
Indonesia - Angklung
An Indonesian musical instrument made from bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame, producing sound when shaken
Thailand - Mor Lam
A traditional Lao music genre popular in Northeast Thailand, characterized by the use of the khaen (a bamboo mouth organ) and emphatic rhythms
Myanmar - Saing Waing
A traditional Burmese orchestra including instruments such as the pat waing (a circle of 21 drums), hne (a reed instrument), and the si waing (a set of gongs)
Philippines - Kulintang
A traditional instrument set of the Philippine gong culture, comprising gongs of different sizes laid horizontally and played with soft mallets
Malaysia - Wayang Kulit
Shadow puppet theater accompanied by a gamelan orchestra, notable instruments include the serunai (a double-reed aerophone), gendang (drums), and canang (small cymbals)
Brunei - Adai-adai
A folk song genre often sung by fishermen, typically involving vocals and sometimes accompanied by simple instruments like clapping or the biola (a violin)
Vietnam - Nhac Tai Tu
A genre of traditional music from southern Vietnam, often played with instruments like the đàn tranh (16-string zither), đàn nguyệt (moon lute), and đàn bầu (monochord)
Philippines - Rondalla
A string orchestra comprised of instruments like the bandurria, laúd, octavina, and guitar, playing serenades and folk music
Vietnam - Ca Tru
A form of ceremonial singing with a unique blend of poetry and music, utilizing instruments such as the đàn đáy (a long-necked lute) and the phách (wooden sticks)
Cambodia - Mahori
An ensemble consisting of string and wind instruments, primarily used for indoor performances; key instruments include the tro (a fiddle), roneat (a xylophone), and chapei dang veng (a long-necked lute)
Malaysia - Bhangra
A Punjabi dance music genre popularized among the Malaysian Indian community, featuring instruments such as the dhol (drum), chimta (metal clapper), and tumbi (stringed instrument)
Indonesia - Gamelan
Traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali, characterized by a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, drums, and gongs
Myanmar - Myanmar's Traditional Folk Music
Often based on the pentatonic scale, this music includes instruments like the saung (a Burmese harp), patala (a xylophone), and oboe
Brunei - Dondang Sayang
A traditional form of Malay music and poetry known for its romantic themes, often performed with the accompaniment of the rebana (a type of drum) and accordion
Indonesia - Kecak
A form of Balinese dance and music drama, also known as the 'Monkey Chant,' it primarily uses human vocals, with performers chanting 'cak' and moving their hands and arms
Thailand - Luk Thung
A genre of Thai folk music reflecting themes of rural life, typically featuring instruments such as the phin (a lute), khaen (mouth organ), and saw (a fiddle)
Thailand - Classical Music
Influenced by both Indian and Khmer traditions, known for instruments like the ranat (a type of xylophone), khim (hammered dulcimer), and the pi (a type of oboe)
Cambodia - Pinpeat Orchestra
An ensemble that accompanies the classical dance of Cambodia, consisting of instruments like the sralai (a quadruple reed instrument), samphor (a double-headed drum), and skor thom (large drums)
Laos - Khaen Music
The khaen is the national instrument of Laos, a bamboo mouth organ that plays an integral part in Lao music
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