Mohaori

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Mohaori (Khmer: មហោរី) is one of the traditional musical ensembles of Cambodia. This traditional ensemble is known in full name as Vung Phleng Mohaori (វង់ភ្លេងមហោរី), literally means Mohaori Musical Ensemble. It composed of many kinds of musical instruments, but today it is more specifically applied to a small ensemble of wind, stringed, and percussion musical instruments.^[1]

This musical art is thought to be predated Angkorian period and probably dated back to as early as the 9th century.^[2] Mohaori became more popular and further developed in the Post-Angkorian era until the present days.^[3] The songs and lyrics of Mohaori music normally depict the beauty and admiration of nature, and the confession of love. The Music played by this Khmer ensemble is gentle and fluid which is suitable for an entertainment in Cambodian social and traditional events. Nowadays, Mohaori is still a popular Khmer traditional music played in various occasions and festivities.^[2]