The saung (Burmese: Burmese: ; MLCTS: caung: kauk; IPA: [sáʊnɡaʊʔ] also known as the saung-gauk, Burmese harp, or Burma harp) is an arched harp used in traditional Burmese music. The saung is regarded as a national musical instrument of Burma. The saung is unique in that it is a very ancient harp tradition and the only surviving harp in Asia today.
The Burmese harp is classified as an arched horizontal harp since the resonator body is more horizo...
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