Catá
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For other uses, see Cata (disambiguation).
The catá or guagua is a Cuban percussion instrument which originated in the eastern region of the island. It is classified as a directly struck idiophone, traditionally made out of a hollowed tree trunk, which the player hits with wooden sticks or mallets. The resulting sound is dry and penetrating, similar to that of the claves, although with a different pitch.[1] Of Congolese origin, it is an essential instrument in tumba francesa, yuka and some rumba ensembles.
Quick Facts Percussion instrument, Other names ...
Percussion instrument | |
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Other names | Guagua |
Classification | Idiophone |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 111.231 (Directly struck idiophone, individual percussion tube) |
Related instruments | |
Claves, wood block, jam block |
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