Cabasa

Instrument Name

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

It. Cabasa;
Port: Afochè;
Sp.Cabaza; Cabaça
Fr. Calebasse;
Gr.Kalabasse;

Construction

A Serrated Brazilian rattle. Generic term used for any rattle that consists of a hollow gourd covered with a net of beads or small shells.^[1]
Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as afuche. ^[2]

History

The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Retailers

References

↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 2, 2013).
↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).

[1] John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 2, 2013).

[2] John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).

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