traditional Malaysian musical instrument
Traditional Malaysian instruments are the musical instruments used in the traditional and classical music of Malaysia. They comprise a wide range of wind, string, and percussion instruments, used by both the Malay majority as well as the nation's ethnic minorities.
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Traditional Malaysian instruments are the musical instruments used in the traditional and classical music of Malaysia. They comprise a wide range of wind, string, and percussion instruments, used by both the Malay majority as well as the nation's ethnic minorities.
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Percussion Instruments
Percussion Instruments
• Bebendil - used in traditional performances in Sabah. • Bonang Baron - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Bungkau - used in traditional performances in Sabah. • Canang • Canang Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Canang Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Gabbang - used in traditional performances in Sabah. • Gambang Kayu - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Gedombak • Gedombak Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Gedombak Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Geduk • Geduk Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Geduk Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Gendang - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and Malay Gamelan, and traditional performances such as Zapin. • Gendang Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Gendang Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Gongs or Tetawak - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and traditional performances such as Dondang Sayang. • Gong Agung - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Gong Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Gong Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Kenong - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Kerincing - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit Gedek • Kertok Ulu - used in traditional performances in Terengganu. • Kesi - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Kompang - used in traditional performance at weddings. • Konga - used in traditional performances such as Hamdolok • Kulintangan - used in traditional performances in Sabah. • Marakas - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and Hamdolok. • Marwas - used in traditional performances such as Zapin and Hamdolok. • Mong - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit. • Rebana - used in traditional performances such as Zapin and Dondang Sayang. • Rabana Perak - used in traditional performances in Perak. • Rabana Ubi - used in traditional performances in Kelantan. • Saron • Saron Baron - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Saron Demung - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan. • Tabla - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal. • Tamborin - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Hamdolok. • Togunggak - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
String Instruments
String Instruments
• Illustration — A Sape player performing in traditional costume. • Biola - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Dondang Sayang. • Kreb - used in traditional performances by Orang Asli. • Gambus - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Zapin and Hamdolok. • Gambus Arab • Gambus Melayu • Gitar - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal. • Rebab - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit Melayu, Mak Yong and Main Puteri. • Sape - used in traditional performances in Sarawak. • Sundatang - used in traditional performances in Sabah. • Tongkungon - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
Wind Instruments
Wind Instruments
• Illustration — A Murut Sompoton. • Accordion • Harmonium - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal. • Nafiri - used in classical Malay music of Nobat • Seruling • Serunai - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Menora and Silat. • Serunai Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Serunai Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit • Sompoton - used in traditional performances in Sabah • Turali - used in traditional performances in Sabah
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