''Klong khaek'' ( th, กลองแขก, ) is a type of double-headed

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used in Thai music. The term literally means "Indian drum" from the words ''klong'' (กลอง) meaning

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and '' Khaek'' (แขก) meaning

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. Looks the same as the Klong malayu; those are shorter and heavier. There are two types of ''klong khaek'': ''klong khaek tua phu'' ( th, กลองแขกตัวผู้) which is considered to be male, and ''klong khaek tua mia'' ( th, กลองแขกตัวเมีย) regarded as female. They are always played in a pair, usually by two players, although if two players are not available a single player may play both drums. The two drums fit their beats together in

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, or interlocking form. Both

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are played with the hands, like the ''klong songna''. The ''klong khaek tua phu'' has a higher pitch and the ''klong khaek tua mia'' has a lower pitch.

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Sound sample''Klong khaek'' page
{{Authority control Thai musical instruments Hand drums

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