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.
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
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
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
See also
Music of Malaysia
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