The tre (Khmer: ត្រែ) is an ancient Cambodian trumpet, being recreated in modern times. [1] [2] Different styles have been recorded in the artwork of Angkor Wat. [2] Styles include long and short straight trumpets, slightly curved trumpets and trumpets with a C-curve. [2] [1] [3]
References
- ^ a b Kersalé, Patrick. "Trumpets & horns". soundsofangkor.org. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
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c Loy, Irwin (13 October 2013).
"[Cambodia works to revive an ancient harp, plucked from a temple wall]". Public Radio International. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
...musicians are practicing with some of the other instruments that Kersalé has rebuilt, including metal trumpets based on depictions of a military orchestra found at the famed Angkor Wat temple.
Image showing re-created straight trumpets (back) and conch-shell trumpet (front).{{ cite web}}: External link in|quote= -
^ choukhmer.
"Uploaded by choukhmer". photobucket.com. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
[Educational poster. The tre is on the top row, second from left.]
