Abstract

Pī phāt is not only a kind of ensemble in the classical music of Thailand, but also features wind and percussion instruments. Thai-xylophone ranāt ēk of ensemble, besides performing main melody, plays the important role of leading entire pī phāt ensemble, and control1ing whole transformation of tempo. This article will make thorough analysis and research via the ranāt ēk's system, development, performance and skill, as well as status and function of the ensemble. It will discuss this instrument's music style, the patterns and essential factors of improvisation in pī phāt ensemble.

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