Brunei's national instrument

 

Brunei


   The Gambus

 Tawak Tawak



       Tawak Tawak

        is a musical instrument made of brass. Found in Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Brunei brass musical instruments Darussalam and elsewhere on Borneo in the past were often influenced by China. This can be seen from the front pattern of dragons and sea creatures, crabs and fish, and the edges of the sides are the shape of the gods and fish. At one time, Tawak Tawak was used as a sign for people to come together, not as part of the orchestra. Gamelan like in Indonesia

       The Gambus

       is a 12-stringed guitar-like instrument strummed with a pick.Unlike Western instruments such as the mandolin, Gambus has no engravings. Arab


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