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== History == | == History == | ||
The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. <ref>John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013). </ref> | The cabasa is thought to have originated in Africa. <ref>John H., Beck. Encyclopedia of Percussion. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1995. (accessed February 17, 2013). </ref> | ||
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== Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == | == Sticks, Mallets, Beaters == |
Revision as of 15:29, 18 February 2013
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
Sticks, Mallets, Beaters
Technique
The instrument 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).