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Traditional Malaysian instruments are the musical instruments used in the traditional and classical music of Malaysia. They comprise a wide range of wind, string, and percussion instruments, used by both the Malay majority as well as the nation's ethnic minorities.[1]
Percussion Instruments
- Bebendil - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 - Bonang Baron - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 - Bungkau - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 - Canang
- Canang Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 - Canang Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 
 - Gabbang - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 - Gambang Kayu - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 - Gedombak
- Gedombak Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 - Gedombak Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 
 - Geduk
- Geduk Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 - Geduk Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 
 - Gendang - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and Malay Gamelan, and traditional performances such as Zapin.
- Gendang Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 - Gendang Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 
 - Gongs or Tetawak  - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and traditional performances such as Dondang Sayang.
- Gong Agung - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 - Gong Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 - Gong Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 
 - Kenong - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 - Kerincing - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit Gedek
 - Kertok Ulu - used in traditional performances in Terengganu.
 - Kesi - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 - Kompang - used in traditional performance at weddings.
 - Konga - used in traditional performances such as Hamdolok
 - Kulintangan - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 - Marakas - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and Hamdolok.
 - Marwas - used in traditional performances such as Zapin and Hamdolok.
 - Mong - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit.
 - Rebana - used in traditional performances such as Zapin and Dondang Sayang.
- Rabana Perak - used in traditional performances in Perak.
 - Rabana Ubi - used in traditional performances in Kelantan.
 
 - Saron
- Saron Baron - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 - Saron Demung - used in classical Malay music of Malay Gamelan.
 
 - Tabla - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal.
 - Tamborin - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Hamdolok.
 - Togunggak - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 
String Instruments

 A Sape player performing in traditional costume.
- Biola - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Dondang Sayang.
 - Kreb - used in traditional performances by Orang Asli.
 - Gambus - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal and traditional performances such as Zapin and Hamdolok.
 - Gitar - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal.
 - Rebab - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit Melayu, Mak Yong and Main Puteri.
 - Sape - used in traditional performances in Sarawak.
 - Sundatang - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 - Tongkungon - used in traditional performances in Sabah.
 
Wind Instruments

 A Murut Sompoton.
- Accordion
 - Harmonium - used in classical Malay music of Malay Ghazal.
 - Nafiri - used in classical Malay music of Nobat
 - Seruling
 - Serunai - used in classical Malay music of Nobat and traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit, Menora and Silat.
- Serunai Anak - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 - Serunai Ibu - used in traditional performances such as Wayang Kulit
 
 - Sompoton - used in traditional performances in Sabah
 - Turali - used in traditional performances in Sabah
 
See also
References
- ↑ "THE RICH HISTORY OF MALAYSIAN MUSIC AND ITS INSTRUMENTS". Retrieved 13 November 2020.
 
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