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Sarama /SA-RA-MAH/

Sarama (Thai: สะระหม่า, pronounced SA-RA-MAH) is a Muay Thai culture term. The live music that accompanies the Wai Kru and the fight, played by a small ensemble of pi chawa (oboe), klong khaek (drums) and ching (cymbals). It speeds up as the rounds progress. It is also written Sarama music and Wong pi klong.

Meaning

Saramaสะระหม่า
The live music that accompanies the Wai Kru and the fight, played by a small ensemble of pi chawa (oboe), klong khaek (drums) and ching (cymbals). It speeds up as the rounds progress.
TermSarama
Thai scriptสะระหม่า
Pronunciation (approx.)SA-RA-MAH
Also writtenSarama music, Wong pi klong
CategoryCulture

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Questions about Sarama

What does Sarama mean in Muay Thai?

The live music that accompanies the Wai Kru and the fight, played by a small ensemble of pi chawa (oboe), klong khaek (drums) and ching (cymbals). It speeds up as the rounds progress.

How do you pronounce Sarama?

Sarama is pronounced roughly SA-RA-MAH. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.

How is Sarama written in Thai?

In Thai script it is written สะระหม่า.

What are other spellings of Sarama?

It is also written Sarama music and Wong pi klong. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Sarama?

Related terms: Pi chawa, Klong khaek, Ching and Wai Kru.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.