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REPINIQUE High pitched drum. The lead solo instrument. |
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CHOCALHO Shakers |
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SURDO The bass drums of samba. Uses a heavy beater and open hand to play back beats. |
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GANZA Shakers |
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CAIXA Snare drum. Plays complex, mainly 16th note rhythms and some rolls, using drum sticks. |
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RECO RECO Metal guiro / scraper. |
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TAMBORIM Small hand drum played with a special beater. |
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PANDEIRO Similar to tambourine. |
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AGOGO Two pitched bells played with sticks. |
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CUICA Single headed drum, with stick attached to underside of head. |