Glong thad

Glong thad

"Glong thad" (กลองทัด) are large barrel drums used in the classical music of Thailand. They are played with large wooden sticks. They are usually played in a pair and used in the piphat ensemble.

A similar drum, called "skor thom", is used in Cambodian classical music.

External links

* [http://www.culture.go.th/knowledge/music/central/c13.htm "Glong thad" page]

ee also

*Traditional Thai musical instruments

References


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