Trống cơm

Trống cơm (lit. "rice drum") is a kind of traditional barrel-shaped Vietnamese drum, bearing similarities to the Chinese yaogu, and the Khmer skor sang na. It is an integral instrument in the hát bội orchestra and is also featured prominently in the Hát chèo repertoire.

The trống cơm is a long, cylindrical drum with percussion surfaces on both ends. When stationary, it is positioned horizontally in front of the performer, who strikes the drumheads with their hands. Alternatively, drumsticks may be used. For performances that involve movement, the drum is slung over the shoulders with a sash, resting horizontally across the performer's abdomen, allowing it to be played on the go.