Thailand music is shining example of cultural evolution through the centuries in the history of Thailand. The music of Thailand calms the mind and satiates the soul.
Thailand music owes its origins to its giant Asian neighbors- China and India. The influence of the two countries are distinct in every aspect of traditional Thai music. The country of Thailand was never colonized. The western influence upon the music of Thailand is purely voluntary and is a part of acquired knowledge and taste. Contemporary Thai music is heavily influenced by North American musical trends. European musical instruments are widely used in Thai popular music. The popular traditional music of Thailand include famous audible variants like luk thung and mor lam.
The traditional Thai music was purely oral in culture. The traditional music of Thailand have no written notational styles. The music is also comparatively new when compared to its counterparts in Asia. Thai music is assumed to be not more than 600 years old. The first historical evidence of Thai music was found during the reign of the Ayuthaya kingdoms around the 14th century. The development of Thai classical music reached its nadir during the Bangkok period of Thai history. Music flourished in Thailand during the 18th century. Contemporary Thai music is a harmonious blend of the old and the new genres of music.
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