There are two main assumptions made about the origin of traditional Thai music; the first assumption is that the music was derived from India, whose musical identity has largely spread throughout Asia over the centuries, including some genres of Thailand music; the second assumption is that the Thai people somehow created their music completely originally.
The history of Thailand music becomes identifiable during the fall of the Ayuthaya kingdom, known as the Rattanski period. The characteristics and styles were the same but here is where many of the traditional and culturally identifiable instruments were created.
Traditional music became popular in Thailand specifically when Rama II was in power of the country (1809-1824). The king was not only interested in listening to this music, but also in playing it; according to history, Rama II was very talented in playing various Thai instruments, and encouraged it throughout the country.
In today's culture, Western music is the most popular trend in Thailand, having been introduced in the early 1900s. Prior to the introductory of Western music, Thialand was very invested in its traditional music; however, due to the popularity of Western culture, traditional Thai music may possibly grow to be something of the past entirely. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn plays a large part in the encouragement of Thailand's youth to become interested in the traditional music of their land, often visiting them in high schools. The Princess' work is evidently growing to be very successful, as some Thai high schools now provide opportunities of studying and learning this style of music. There is still plenty of work for the country to do if traditional music is to continue to being played and studied.
The history of Thailand music becomes identifiable during the fall of the Ayuthaya kingdom, known as the Rattanski period. The characteristics and styles were the same but here is where many of the traditional and culturally identifiable instruments were created.
Traditional music became popular in Thailand specifically when Rama II was in power of the country (1809-1824). The king was not only interested in listening to this music, but also in playing it; according to history, Rama II was very talented in playing various Thai instruments, and encouraged it throughout the country.
In today's culture, Western music is the most popular trend in Thailand, having been introduced in the early 1900s. Prior to the introductory of Western music, Thialand was very invested in its traditional music; however, due to the popularity of Western culture, traditional Thai music may possibly grow to be something of the past entirely. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn plays a large part in the encouragement of Thailand's youth to become interested in the traditional music of their land, often visiting them in high schools. The Princess' work is evidently growing to be very successful, as some Thai high schools now provide opportunities of studying and learning this style of music. There is still plenty of work for the country to do if traditional music is to continue to being played and studied.