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== Etymology and Alternative Spellings ==  
 
== Etymology and Alternative Spellings ==  
It. ''[[Cabasa]]'';<br/>   
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Port. ''[[Afuche]]'';<br/>   
Sp.''[[Cabaza]]''; ''[[Cabaça]]''<br/>
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Fr.  ''[[Calebasse]]'';<br/>
 
Gr.''[[Kalabasse]]'';<br/>
 
  
 
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Revision as of 23:41, 17 February 2013

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Instrument Name

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Port. Afuche;


Construction

A Serrated Brazilian rattle. Metallic cabasas are generally referred to as afuche. [1]

History

The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. [2]

Sticks, Mallets, Beaters

Technique

The instrument is shaken or the hand rests on the net while the other hand twists the instrument back and forth in a 180 degree motion.

Grips

Stroke Style/Type

Manufacturers

Retailers

See Also

References

  1. John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed January 19, 2013).
  2. John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013).