Question

Similarities and differences of sep nyai and sep noi

Answer 1

Answer:

The Sep Nyai is similar to Thai Piphat, and is ceremonial and formal music and includes: two sets of gongs (khong vông), a xylophone (ranat), an oboe (pei or salai), two large kettle drums and two sets of cymbals (xing, similar to Thai ching).

The Sep Nyai is ceremonial and consists of two sets of gongs (kong vong), a xylophone (lanat), an oboe (pei or salai), two kettle-drums, and cymbals (xing). The Sep Noi is more relaxed and popular in feel and includes two bowed string instruments, the So U and the So I.