Glong khaek
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Glong khaek is a type of double-headed barrel drum
used in Thai music.
The instrument's name comes from glong (meaning "drum") and khaek (meaning "Indian" or "Malay"). There are two types of glong khaek: glong khaek tua phu (which is considered to be male) and glong khaek tua mia (female) . They are always played in a pair, usually by two players, although if two players are not available a single player may play both drums. The two drums fit their beats together in hocket
, or interlocking form.
Both drumheads are played with the hands, like the glong songna
. The glong khaek tua phu has a higher pitch and the glong khaek tua mia has a lower pitch.
Barrel drum
Barrel drums are a class of membranophone, or drum, characterized by a barrel-shape with a bulge in the middle. They are often one-headed and open at the bottom...
used in Thai music.
The instrument's name comes from glong (meaning "drum") and khaek (meaning "Indian" or "Malay"). There are two types of glong khaek: glong khaek tua phu (which is considered to be male) and glong khaek tua mia (female) . They are always played in a pair, usually by two players, although if two players are not available a single player may play both drums. The two drums fit their beats together in hocket
Hocket
In music, hocket is the rhythmic linear technique using the alternation of notes, pitches, or chords. In medieval practice of hocket, a single melody is shared between two voices such that alternately one voice sounds while the other rests.In European music, hocket was used primarily in vocal...
, or interlocking form.
Both drumheads are played with the hands, like the glong songna
Glong songna
Glong songna 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:*-See also:*Traditional Thai musical instruments*Glong khaek...
. The glong khaek tua phu has a higher pitch and the glong khaek tua mia has a lower pitch.