Wednesday, December 16, 2015

The traditional Khmer orchestra, or " Pinpeat "

The traditional Khmer orchestra, or " Pinpeat "
Traditional music still holds today an important place in Cambodias'life. It is played at every celebration and ceremony, both in countryside and the cities.
The traditional orchestra called " Pinpeat ". It can number up to twenty musicians, with strong emphasis placed on percussions.

This pic is called " Roneat Ek " xylophone.
The roneat Ek xylophone is made of curved bamboo or teak strips placed stop a boat-shaped resonance chamber resting on a central leg.

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