Viocal and Instrumental Music of Malaysia and Myanmar.pptx

contains the vocal music and instrumental music of Myanmar and Malysia

1. Music of Myanmar It was known as Burma until 1989. The music of Myanmar (or Burma) has similarities with many other musical traditions in the region, including Chinese music and Thai music, probably because its longest land border is shared with China.

2. Myanmar's musical instruments are divided into loud-sounding and soft-sounding types. Loud instruments, like those in the Hsaing Waing ensemble, are used in outdoor ceremonies and festivals. Loud-Sounding and Soft-sounding Instruments Music of Myanmar

3. The Hsaing Waing is Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble. It is made up mainly of different gongs and drums as well as other instruments depending on the nature of the performance. Hsaing Waing Hne (double reed pipe) Chauk ion pat (set of 8 tuned drums) Maung hsaing (gongs in rectangular frame) Pat waing (set of 21 drums in a circle) Kyi waing (small bronze gongs in circle) Siand wa (bell and clapper)

4. Hsaing Waing

5. Hne - a double reed pipe with a remarkable crooked form. -It has seven equidistant playing holes which were basic for the development of the main Burmese scales in both

6. Chauk ion pat - Percussion instrument that is made of 8 tuned drums and is played by patting the drums with the palm of the musicians.

7. Maung hsaing - Gongs in rectangular frame

8. Pat waing Set of 21 drums in circular order The "pat wain" player is known as " hsain hsaya ", which means he is the "master of hsain " and thus the main leader and director of the complete ensemble.

9. Kyi waing Small bronze gongs in circular frame

10. Siand wa Bell and clapper

11. Saung gauk Myanmar harp

12. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It is divided into two regions: 1. West Malaysia – also known as Peninsular Malaysia 2. East Malaysia – consists of thirteen states and three federal territories. The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, which plays a large role in developing their culture. The constitution declares Islam the state religion while protecting freedom of religion. Music of Malaysia

13. Two types: Classical and Folk music Syncretic or Acculturated music These emerged during the pre-colonial period and still exists in the form of vocal, dance, and theatrical music. These developed during the post Portuguese period (16th century).

14. Musical Ensembles and Types of Performances in Malaysia Agung and Kulintang This is a gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia. This type of ensemble is similar to the kulintang of the Philippines, Brunei, and Indonesia.

15. Musical Ensembles and Types of Performances in Malaysia Kertok This is a musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula that consists of xylophones played swiftly and rhythmically in traditional Malay functions.

16. Musical Ensembles and Types of Performances in Malaysia Dikir Barat This is a type of musical form that is important to Malaysia’s national culture. It is performed by singing in groups and often in a competitive manner usually with percussion instrumental accompaniment or sometimes without instruments at all.

17. Musical Ensembles and Types of Performances in Malaysia Silat Melayu This is a form of martial art that is similar to t’ai chi. It originated in the Malay Peninsula since the Christian Era and is a mixture of martial arts, dance, and music usually accompanied by gongs, drums, and Indian oboes.