Cabasa
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
It. Cabasa;
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. [3]
Common Misconception
Composers often utilize the term Afuche and cabasa interchangeably. Diligent performers are often left to investigate and determine the composer's intentions based on the style of the music, other instrumentation, and other factors. The afuche is an instrument created in the latter half of the 20th century by LP Percussion's founder Martin Cohen whereas the cabasa has roots reaching far back to Latin America and Africa. Where the cabasa can range from different types of gourds with a net of beads wrapped around the outside, the afuche strictly consists of loops of metallic beads which are moved against a hollow, metallic cylinder.
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
The cabasa is shaken or the net scraped across the surface of the gourd to produce a rasping sound.
Grips
Stroke Style/Type
Manufacturers
Retailers
See Also
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).
- ↑ John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013).