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Piphat |
A type of classical ensemble from Thailand characterized by the use of melodic and rhythmic percussion and double-reed aerophone |
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Piphat mai khaeng |
Hard-mallet piphat |
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Phleng naphat |
Sometimes translated as "action tunes" |
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Mahori |
Ensemble consisting of tuned percussion, strings, and flute |
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Khruang sai |
Ensemble consisting of strings and flute alone |
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Ranat ek |
-high xylophone -most active and leading instrument |
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Ranat thum |
-lower-pitched xylophone -plays highly syncopated, playful version of the composition |
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Khawng wong lek |
-higher gong circle -Plays a highly active version |
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Khawng wong yai |
-lower circle of tuned gongs -the most fundamental form of the composition -key to the organization of piphat music |
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Ching |
A pair of cup-shaped cymbals |
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Sathukan |
Greeting |
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Sathu |
Put hands together in prayer position and bow |
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Phiti wai khru |
Teacher greeting ceremony |
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Khru |
Thai teacher, linguistically associated with guru |
