Traditional Musical Instrument

The t'rung (similar to the xylophone) is common among various ethnic minorities in the Tay Nguyen Central Highlands. Played by the common people, the t'rung consists of 5-7 bamboo stems graduated in length and tied together with two parallel cords. It can be rolled up and put in a back basket. On stage, the t'rung is hung on a metal stand, and the player uses two or even four beaters to strike the bamboo stems at the same time. The sound of the t'rung is said to resemble that of running or failing water from the streams and waterfalls in the Highlands. The sounds reminds the audience of the sheer majesty of the scenery there.