This document provides information on the vocal and instrumental music of Myanmar and Malaysia. It discusses the main musical traditions and instruments of each country. In Myanmar, music is an important part of spiritual life and features instruments like saung gauk harp and hne pipe. Traditional ensembles emphasize melodies. Common instruments also include pat waing drums and mi gyiung zither. In Malaysia, music reflects the multi-cultural influences and features ensembles like kulintang gongs and kertok xylophones. Instruments include kompang frame drums, gendang barrels drums, and serunai reed pipes. The document examines the historical, cultural, and geographical contexts that shaped the musical