Thai music
Accompanying classical Thai dance is a traditional orchestra, using unique instruments such as the ranad (a wooden, floor level xylophone), sa-law (a bow-shaped instrument played with a violin-like bow), and two bamboo flutes, the phin pia and the khlui. The "pii-phaat" ensemble consists of between five and seven instruments and produces a pleasant mid-tempo melody to a steady metronomic rhythm. It is a charming and pleasant experience, played out with patience and repeating measures, perfect background music for your dining. Northern Thai music has a subtle difference (to the unfamiliar), and employs different instruments, excluding the sa law and phin pia. It features a slightly aggressive "nasal sounding" flute, rather like an Indian snake charmer.
Mention should also be given to contemporary music, for the Thai are gifted singers and modern Thailand boasts a very active music industry which has produced many pop stars over the years. Although most of them sing in Thai, the music is non-the-less excellent, particularly the ballades and professional song writing and production ability. The grassroots music of the Northeast (Isaan) has been fused into a modern rock style and enjoys wide support.
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