Thai classical music is a broad term used to describe the art of music that has been composed and performed according to the traditions of Thailand. It includes a wide variety of genres, including:
- Piphat: music played on a set of tuned gong-chimes and drums.
- Khrueang sai: music played on stringed instruments, including the saw duang, chak, and so sam sai.
- Mahori: a form of chamber music that combines piphat and khrueang sai instruments.
- Nang talung: a form of shadow puppetry that incorporates music.
- Khon: a form of masked dance-drama that incorporates music.
Thai folk music
Thai folk music is a vast and diverse genre of music that encompasses the traditional music of Thailand's various regions and ethnic groups. Some of the most well-known genres of Thai folk music include:
- Luk thung: a genre of country music that originated in the central region of Thailand.
- Luk krung: a genre of pop music that originated in Bangkok.
- Mor lam: a genre of folk music that originated in the northeastern region of Thailand.
- Kantrum: a genre of folk music that originated in the southern region of Thailand.
Thai pop music
Thai pop music is a genre of popular music that has been influenced by a variety of international music styles, including rock, pop, R&B, and hip hop. Some of the most popular Thai pop artists include:
- Bodyslam: a rock band that has been active since 1996.
- Big Ass: a rock band that has been active since 1996.
- Potato: a pop band that has been active since 1997.
- Palmy: a pop singer that has been active since 2000.