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. Whether this is due to ignorance or rather to distinguish a particular instrument is up to the performer to investigate and determine the composer's intentions. 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 Africa. Where the cabasa can range from different types of gourds with a net of beads wrapped around the outside, the afuche consists
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).