Khrueang Sai - Varieties

Varieties

The following are some of the ensemble types, depending on the occasion:

  • Khrueang sai wong lek
  • Khrueang sai khrueang khu
  • Khrueang sai pi chawa
  • Khrueang sai prasom

Here is the definition of the khrueang sai according to the NIU South East Asia Studies department:

Wong Khryang Sai (Khryang Sai = String ensemble): The String ensemble consists of saw-duang, saw-u, Jakhae, Khlui, and the set of percussion instruments: Ching, Chab, Thone-Ram Mana and Mong. This ensemble is further divided into four kinds in accordance with its size and different instruments as shown above.

Sound clips are available at the website above for all Thai ensembles.

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