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Music of Thailand

Ok kiddo, are you interested in learning about the music of Thailand? Great!

Well, Thailand is a country in Asia and just like every other country, they have their own traditional music that is unique to them.

The music in Thailand is called Thai classical music and it is usually played with traditional instruments like the khim (pronounced as kim) which is like a xylophone, and the ranat (pronounced as ran-art) which is like a wooden xylophone.

Other instruments that are used to play this type of music include the krachap (pronounced as kra-chup) which is a set of small drums, the saw duang (pronounced as saw-doo-wang) which is like a small guitar, and the Thai oboe which is called the pi.

In Thailand, they also have a type of music called Luk Thung (pronounced as look-thung). This type of music is usually played with modern instruments like the guitar, bass, and drums. The lyrics of Luk Thung are usually about life in Thailand, love, and the struggles of everyday life.

Another type of music in Thailand is called Mor lam (pronounced as more-lam). This is a type of music that is more traditional and has been around in Thailand for a long time. It is usually played with instruments like the khaen (pronounced as khan) which is like a bamboo pipe that is played by blowing into it, and the saw u (pronounced as saw-oo) which is like a bass guitar.

Overall, music is a really important part of Thai culture and it is enjoyed by everyone. Whether it's Thai classical music, Luk Thung or Mor lam, the music of Thailand is full of fascinating sounds and stories that are sure to keep you entertained.