- Mi gyaung
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The mi gyaung (Burmese: မိကျောင်း, pronounced [mḭ dʑáuɴ]) is a crocodile-shaped fretted, plucked zither with three strings that is used as a traditional instrument in Burma. It is associated with the Mon people, who call it kyam.
It is similar to the Thai jakhe, the Cambodian krapeu (takhe), and the Mon kyam.
External links
Listening
- Kyam (mi gyaung) audio samples (track 6)
Categories:- Burmese music
- Zithers
- Burmese words and phrases
- Musical instrument stubs
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