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| − | A Portuguese percussion instrument, it was traditionally used in the [[Beira, Portugal|Beira]] region of [[Castelo Branco (district)|Castelo Branco]]. It was also used in many other regions across the [[Iberian Peninsula]], and similar instruments are also found in [[Northern Africa]]. Normally used for Christian religious processions it was also used as a musical company for the local festivals or even for the works in the fields. Traditionally, it was only played by women.<ref> | + | A Portuguese percussion instrument, it was traditionally used in the [[Beira, Portugal|Beira]] region of [[Castelo Branco (district)|Castelo Branco]]. It was also used in many other regions across the [[Iberian Peninsula]], and similar instruments are also found in [[Northern Africa]]. Normally used for Christian religious processions it was also used as a musical company for the local festivals or even for the works in the fields. Traditionally, it was only played by women.<ref>http://www.nunocristo.com/adufe.html</ref> However it was also played by men in several occasions, though not in religious times. |
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== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | == Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:30, 28 January 2025
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Construction
Shape
Square / Rectangular
Skin
Goat
Frame
12" to 22"
History
A Portuguese percussion instrument, it was traditionally used in the Beira region of Castelo Branco. It was also used in many other regions across the Iberian Peninsula, and similar instruments are also found in Northern Africa. Normally used for Christian religious processions it was also used as a musical company for the local festivals or even for the works in the fields. Traditionally, it was only played by women.[1] However it was also played by men in several occasions, though not in religious times.