Glong thad

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Glong thad (กลองทัด) are large barrel drums used in the classical music of Thailand. They are played with large wooden sticks. They are usually played in a pair and used in the piphat ensemble.

A similar drum, called skor thom, is used in Cambodian classical music.

[edit] External links

• Glong thad page

[edit] See also

• Traditional Thai musical instruments

[edit] References

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