Glong songna

Glong songna

Glong songna ( _th. กลองสองหน้า) is a Thai barrel drum. "Songna" means "two faces," and the drum has two heads that are played with the hands. It is used primarily in the "piphat" ensemble.

External links

* [http://www.culture.go.th/research/musical/html/en_musical_central.php?musical=glong_songna "Glong songna" page]

ee also

*Traditional Thai musical instruments
*Glong khaek
*Glong thad


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