Musical instruments of Malaysia are greatly associated with their culture and roots. Since Malaysia is a Muslim country and most Muslim country share the same musical background, understanding Malaysian music will also let us understand the music of other Muslim countries. Due to colonization, the stages of development of Malaysian instruments are great. At first, it shares some common features with Indian musical instruments. After colonization of Malaysia by the British, the musical development is being influenced by Western music. Musical instruments of Malaysia are greatly associated with their culture and roots. Since Malaysia is a Muslim country and most Muslim country share the same musical background, understanding Malaysian music will also let us understand the music of other Muslim countries. Due to colonization, the stages of development of Malaysian instruments are great. At first, it shares some common features with Indian musical instruments. After colonization of Malaysia by the British, the musical development is being influenced by Western music.
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