Burmese percussion ensemble. The term also refers to the leading instrument of the ensemble, the Drum-chime (also called pat-waìng). The hsaìng-waìng ensemble accompanies theatre performances such as the zat-pwè (all-night drama) and is the main ensemble for bala-zaìng or concert performances and for puppet shows. The ensemble also plays for most festive, outdoor, religious and secular occasions. The instrumentation for a full ensemble includes the hsaìng-waìng (drum-chime), the kyì-waìng (circular gong-chime), the maùng-zaìng (gong-chime), the hnè (oboe), the chauk-lòn-bat (set of six drums), walet-hkok (bamboo clappers), yagwìn (cymbals) and sì (small hand cymbals).
See also Myanmar, §II, 1(i).
JUDITH BECKER/ROBERT GARFIAS