Gendang silat tunes are categorised into three separate repertoires depending on their performance context. The first being the martial art pieces ("lagu silat", "paluan silat"), which accompany combat demonstrations of silat, and muay thai ("tomoi") for wedding receptions, competitions, and other public events. They are usually named based on their origins; for example "Lagu Silat Kedah" ('Kedah martial arts piece') and "paluan Kelantan" ('Kelantan drumming'). Next are the processional tunes ("lagu berarak") which are pieces played for short parades heralding the arrival of dignitaries such as newlyweds or government officials. They can be in the form of specific parade music or inspired from local folk tunes. There are also entertainment pieces ("lagu hiburan") that are often played on the same occasions as the previous two categories, as well as in casual gatherings at private home and training centers ("gelanggang"). This large heterogeneous category includes among its sources folk tunes, old Malay pop songs as well as various interpretations of both global and regional tunes.