This powerpoint presentation discusses about the geography of Cambodia and the musical genres of this country, such as Folk and Popular Music. It also includes some information about each types of genre of music of Cambodia.
5. Cambodia
Located in the southern portion of the
Indochina peninsula of Southeast Asia
Phnom Penh – capital of Cambodia
The official religion of Cambodia is
Theravada Buddhism
6. Music of Cambodia
It is derived from a mesh of cultural
traditions dating back to the
ancient Khmer Empire,
India, China and the original
indigenous tribes living in the area
before the arrival of Indian and
Chinese travellers.
7. Music of Cambodia
Folk and Classical Music
It is highly influenced by ancient forms
as well as Hindu forms
Religious dancing, many of which
depict stories and ancient myths, are
common in Cambodian culture.
8. Music of Cambodia
Popular Music
It includes slow, crooner-type
music and also includes dance music
9. Music of Cambodia
With the rapid Westernization of
popular music, Cambodian music has
incorporated elements from music
around the word through globalization.
10. Music of Cambodia
Dance Music
It is music composed specifically to facilitate
or accompany dancing
Two most common types of Cambodian
Dance Music: (Ramvong and Ramkbach)
Ramvong – It is a slow dance music
Ramkbach – Has a slower emotional melody
similar to the music of Thailand
11. Music of Cambodia
Modern Cambodian music is usually
presented in Cambodian
karaoke VCDs, which typically feature
actors and actresses mimicking song
lyrics.[
12. Musical Instruments of
Cambodia
Khloy
An ancient traditional bamboo
flute from Cambodia
Has 8 or 9 finger holes
It has a duct end where the
player blows into to produce a
sound
Mostly played using the
pentatonic scale
13. Musical Instruments of
Cambodia
Sralai
It is a wind instrument
used also in the Pinpeat
Ensemble
Its quadruple reed is
made of palm leaf, and
its body has a slightly
conical bore.
14. Musical Instruments of
Cambodia
Samphor
It a small barrel
drum indigenous
to Cambodia
It has two heads and is
played with both hands
15. Musical Instruments of
Cambodia
Pinpeat Ensemble
It performs the ceremonial music of
the royal courts and temples
of Cambodia.
The orchestra consists of
approximately nine or ten
instruments, mainly wind and
percussion instruments
It accompanies court
dances, masked plays, shadow
plays, and religious ceremonies.
