MUSIC 8 - Southeast Asian Music (1st Quarter) MUSIC OF MYANMAR A. Cultural Background B. Vocal Music C. Instrumental Music D. Musical Ensemble (Hsaing Waing)

1. Mr. CARLO JUSTINO J. LUNA
Malabanias Integrated School

2. So, Cambodia has the
pinpeat ensemble
while Indonesia has
the Javanese and
Balinese gamelans.

3. However, the
Indonesian gamelans
have singers
performing with
them.

4. Do other Southeast
Asian countries have
singers as well as
their musical
ensembles? Let’s find
out!

6.  is officially the
Republic of the
Union of Myanmar
 was known as
Burma until 1989

7.  1st Century
 archaeological evidences
of Pyu Kingdoms
 Thayekhittaya (Sri
Ksetra)
 Beithano (Vishnu)
 Hanlin

8. Myanmar is bordered by:
 Bangladesh
 India
 China
 Laos
 Thailand

9. Capital: Naypyidaw
Largest City: Yangon (Rangoon)
Official Language: Burmese
Demonym: Burmese /
Myanma

10. Anthem: Kaba Ma Kyei
“Till the End of the World”
Religion: Theravāda
Buddhism
Currency: Kyat (K)

11.  is a gilded
stupa
located in
Yangon,
Myanmar

12.  also known
as Great
Dagon
Pagoda and
the Golden
Pagoda

13.  is the most
sacred
Buddhist
pagoda in
Myanmar

18. The music of Myanmar
(or Burma) has similarities
with many other musical
traditions in the region.
 Thai music
 Chinese music

19. Loud Sounding – performed in
open-air ensembles at ceremonies
and festivals
Soft Sounding – performed indoors
at formal and classical
performances

21.  is Myanmar’s
traditional
folk music
ensemble

22.  is made up
mainly of
different
gongs and
drums (as well as
other instruments
depending on the
nature of the
performance)

23.  Most of the
Hsaing Waing
instruments
belong to the
loud
sounding
category.

24.  Hne – a double reed pipe
 Chauk Lon Pat – a set of 8-tuned drums
 Maung Hsaing – larger bronze gongs in a
rectangular frame
 Pat Waing – a set of 21 drums in a circle
 Kyi Waing – small bronze gongs in a
circular frame
 Si and Wa – bell and clapper

25. – a double
reed pipe

26. – larger bronze gongs in a rectangular frame

27. – a set of 21
drums in a circle

28. – small bronze gongs in a circular frame

29. – bell and clapper

30.  is the national
instrument of
Myanmar
 used for more
formal and
classical
performances

32.  Burmese
xylophone
 used for more
formal and
classical
performances

33. MAHAGITA
 Myanmar’s collection of
classical songs
 royal court music
 songs of longing
 horses’ dance songs
 worship songs for Burmese spirits
 songs of sorrow
 accompanied saung gauk

34. THANK
YOU!
CARLO JUSTINO J. LUNA
Malabanias Integrated School
Angeles City