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Big Blog For this blog, I'll be discussing music in Cambodia. I chose Cambodia because my mother's very close friend is from that country. She excels in everything she does and also dances the swing. Her family's journey to America without a single dollar in their bank account has always motivated me. I therefore decided to write for this blog about Cambodia. Traditional Khmer Musical Instruments A significant component of Cambodian culture and life is Khmer music. It plays a crucial role in religious and customary rituals including weddings and temple festivals. The Angkor period, which lasted from the ninth through the fifteenth century, saw the height of Khmer civilization. During this time, enormous structures with intricate carvings of mythology, gods, and aspects of daily life were created. The musical ensembles carved on bas-reliefs are remarkably similar to the bands playing in Cambodia today, where t...