A piphat is a kind of ensemble in the classical music of Thailand, which features wind and percussion instruments. It is considered the primary form of ensemble for the interpretation of the most sacred and "high-class" compositions of the Thai classical repertoire, including the Buddhist invocation entitled sathukan as well as the suites called phleng rueang. It is also used to accompany traditional Thai theatrical and dance forms including khon, lakhon, and shadow puppet theater.
Piphat Khrueang Ha, 1930
Piphat Khrueang Yai, 1930
Piphat Mon exhibited at Cité de la Musique, Paris
Dance in Thailand is the main dramatic art form in Thailand. Thai dance can be divided into two major categories, high art and low art.
Dancers in traditional costumes perform a courtship dance.
Khon performance
A Lakhon Chatri dance excerpt from the story of Manohara
Thoet thoeng dance