The T'rung is a traditional percussion instrument from the Central Highlands of Vietnam, primarily used by ethnic groups like the Bahnar and Giarai. It consists of multiple bamboo tubes of different lengths and diameters, tied together with string and suspended vertically or on a frame. The tubes are cut at one end in a diagonal shape, which determines the pitch. When struck with two small wooden mallets, the T'rung produces a bright, watery, and resonant sound. Historically, the T'rung was played in the fields to ward off wild animals and birds from crops, as well as during festivals. Modern versions have expanded the range of the instrument to include up to three octaves and chromatic scales, allowing it to perform both traditional folk songs and complex contemporary compositions.