sepha

Sepha (Thai: เสภา, pronounced [sěː.pʰāː]) is a genre of Thai poetic storytelling that had its origins in the performances of troubadours who stylized recitations were accompanied by two small clappers, sticks of wood (called in Thai krap sepha and in Khmer Krap chmol) to give rhythm and emphasis. The etymology of the word sepha is disputed.