Traditional Thai Music

Piphat

·Ensemble in the classical music of Thailand, which features wind and percussion instruments.

·It is considered the primary form of ensemble for the interpretation of the most sacred and "high-class" compositions of the Thai classical repertoire & it is also used to accompany traditional Thai theatrical and dance forms including

Wong khrueang sai (String Ensemble)

·A musical ensemble in Thai classical music string instruments.

·A typical khrueang sai ensemble features two two-string fiddles, one high and one low (saw duang and saw u), a three-string zither called jakhe, a vertical duct flute called khlui, hand drums, and various cymbals.

Mor lam

·Mor lam is the dominant folk music of Thailand's north-eastern Isan region, which has a mainly Lao population.

·Songs focus on the life of the rural poor & It is characterized by rapid-fire, rhythmic vocals and a funk feel to the percussion.

Luk Thung

·Thai country music, developed in the mid-20th century to reflect daily trials and tribulations of rural Thais.

·Tempos tend to be slow, and singers use an expressive singing style with a lot of vibrato.