How do you play the pinpeat?

The pinpeat is a traditional Cambodian ensemble typically featuring instruments such as the roneat (xylophone), samphor (drum), and various wind instruments like the sralai. To play the pinpeat, musicians perform together to create a rhythmic and melodic framework, often accompanying dance or theater. Each instrument has specific roles, with the roneat providing melody and the drums maintaining rhythm. Musicians must be skilled in improvisation and understand the cultural context of the pieces they perform.