An analytical study of the relationship between Buddhism and Thai orchestra consisting of five groups of wood and percussion instruments

Abstract

This Research Article has three objectives: 1) to study the history of the music played by the Piphat Krueng Hao ensemble, 2) to study the relationship of Buddhism with music 3) to analyze the influence of Buddhism on the music played by the Pi Phat Krueng Ha ensemble This research is a qualitative research (Qualitative Research) with the analysis of documentary data.The results showed that.1) Piphat Krueng Hao orchestra It is a band that has many knowledgeable people giving different opinions about the formation of the band, that is, some people comment that it is a band that has been in existence since the Sukhothai period. But some people commented that is a band that originated in the Ayutthaya period It is a type of Thai ensemble consisting of wind instruments and percussion instruments. It is the main Pi Phat ensemble. There are the least number of musical instruments, namely (1) Pi Nai 1 Lao (2) Ranat Ek 1 Rang (3) 1 Gong Wong Yai (4) a pair of Klong Thad (5) 1 Taphon and a cymbal to direct the rhythm. It is assumed that it originated from the conch trumpet. fanfare in various ceremonies According to the Indian culture that has influenced to Thailand, consisting of conch, a type of shell, polished and then drilled a hole in the bottom of the shell, then using the lips to blow a distant sound. Sometimes called the "conch horn", used as a fancier in most rituals. Invented to replace the more rare conch. The trumpet is a metal wind instrument. It has a prickly spoon shape similar to a conch. The trumpet can sound much further than the conch. Therefore, it is used as a fancier in the royal ceremony to create an atmosphere because there are few sound systems. Piphat ensemble therefore received the influence of the wind instrument to mix with the percussion type of drums that may already exist. and improve it to suit their culture.  2) The relationship between Buddhism and music Music can be divided into two meanings: good and bad. In Buddhism, it is forbidden in the Vinaya not for monks to listen to music in the chapel, the seven precepts Nacca Gita, Vadita, Visuktassana, Verani, Sikhapadam, Samadiyami, i.e. to refrain from Dance, sing, fanfare and watch the game which is the educational value of Phrasirimangkalachan's merit Mangaladthadipani reciter It opens the way for listening to the musical keita. that is not Vishuka Sometimes, listening to it, he raised the description in the Sumanglasini scriptures. When talking about Sak, the formula came to mention what kind of sound, even though there are characters and consonants. exquisite But when listening, it caused the price of tikiles. A voice like this should not be addicted to association. But if any type of sound consists of Atha and Dharma, but Mrs. Kumpa painted, when listening, causing faith in the Triple Gem, or being bored of this sound, should be listened to, which is about the foundation of emotions listener. And 3) Analyze the influence of Buddhism on the music played by the fifth instrument, the use of the fifth instrument in Thai society by dividing the study issues into 5 categories: who saw that it was beautiful and correct It is accepted by most people in society. The researcher framed two types: 1. auspicious ceremony and 2. inauspicious ceremony; (2) worship. Posture that the artist imagined. by using rhythmic sound as a symbol to convey meaning until when cultural people's beliefs are in agreement with each other (3) Wai Khru Ceremony is a belief of Thai people that has a great influence on the mind and spirit of Thai people (4) The use of music to propagate Dharma in Buddhism, the propagation of religion To see the various religious ceremonies divided into 2 types: 1. Mahachat Sermon and 2. Metaphors in Dharma teaching.