“Pei Pok” is a traditional Cambodian instrumental piece performed by a pei pok player. The pei pok is a type of bamboo flute, and it is the main instrument heard throughout the recording. The song is part of the album Cambodia: Traditional Music, Vol. 2: Tribe Music, Folk Music and Popular Dances, which was recorded in 1979. I chose this song because I wanted to hear an example of traditional Cambodian music and learn more about how instruments are used in Southeast Asian music. The rhythm has a steady and flowing quality, while the flute creates the main melody. The melody moves through different motes and phrases, giving the piece a peaceful and somewhat reflective feeling. The texture is fairly simple because there is one main instrument carrying the melody without a large group of instruments accompanying it. The bamboo flute also gives the song a distinctive, airy sound. Overall,  the rhythm, melody, and sound of the pei pok create a calm and traditional musical character,