MAKE MEANING Activity 2: Improvisation
Direction: Create and improvised version of any of the following instruments:
B. Glong Khgek
A. Ta phon
TAPHON
is a traditional
drum of Thailand
is barrel-shaped,
with two heads
and is played by
the hands and
fingers of
both hands
- barrel drum; played with the
hands and generally played in
pairs
C. Ching
Is a cymbal-like percussion
instrument that is shaped
like a cup. It is played by
pairs by striking them
together

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