ranat ek lek
The ranat ek lek (pron) is a metallophone used in the classical music of Thailand. It is the smaller of the two sizes of Thai metallophone; the larger one is called ranat thum lek. This musical instrument was originated in the reign of King Rama IV (1854-1868).
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The ranat ek lek (pron) is a metallophone used in the classical music of Thailand. It is the smaller of the two sizes of Thai metallophone; the larger one is called ranat thum lek. This musical instrument was originated in the reign of King Rama IV (1854-1868).
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The ranat ek lek consists of flat metal slabs placed over a rectangular wooden resonator. It is played with two bamboo sticks with padded ends. The ranat ek lek is very similar to the Khmer roneat dek.
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• Name — Ranat ek lek • Classification — Percussion (metallophone) • Related — Roneat dek, ranat ek, ranat thum lek
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• Khryang Tii: hit instruments (made of metal) page from SEAsite
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