Thai Classical Music
Thai musical instruments consists of strings, percussion and wind to create melodies and rhythms. Thai classical music band is divided into three types.
The String Quartet
This ensemble is consisted of Saw and Jakhe (three-string harp-shaped alligator) as the main sound, and with other instruments like Thai flute (Khlui), Thai drums (Toan: one-sided drum and Ramana: flat-rounded drum) and mini cymbals(Ching).
The Gamelan (Pi-Pat)
Instruments used are mainly percussion with Thai wood wind instruments. The band mostly performs in special events from festive events to the funerals and in Thai performance like Khon (Thai masked performance), Thai puppet performance, Thai traditional dance, and Ta-lung (shadow play).
The Mahori Orchestra
This ensemble is the combination of the string quartet and the Mahori orchestra. The ensemble is performed at a celebration or festive event.