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klong yao

Klong yao (pron), also known as the Khawng yao in Laos, is a type of traditional long drum used in Thailand and Laos. It is generally slung over the shoulder and played with the hands, but can also be played sat down. Drums have a wooden body and a drumhead made from water buffalo skin, and usually are decorated with a colorful skirt.

Also recorded as glaw ng yao · khawng yao · xiangjiao gu

klong yao

กลองยาว Thai plays the drum long celebrate

ผู้สร้างสรรค์ผลงาน/ส่งข้อมูลเก็บในคลังข้อมูลเสรีวิกิมีเดียคอมมอนส์ - เทวประภาส มากคล้าย · Public domain

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Klong yao (pron), also known as the Khawng yao in Laos, is a type of traditional long drum used in Thailand and Laos. It is generally slung over the shoulder and played with the hands, but can also be played sat down. Drums have a wooden body and a drumhead made from water buffalo skin, and usually are decorated with a colorful skirt.

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