Karo, an ethnic group residing in North Sumatra, Indonesia, has its own cultural system so that its culture can be distinguished from the cultures of various ethnic groups that live side by side. Among the elements of culture that are significantly different, such as language, beliefs, traditional clothing, building houses, and arts. In this article, the aspect that is the subject of discussion, is musical culture. In fact, the musical culture of the Karo people has several roles, such as a supporter of various ritual activities, social entertainment and celebrations, and a supporter of tourism.