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cantaro

The cantaro is a percussion instrument. It is a clay pot that is struck in its outer surface or mouth with a hand, creating different effects. Water can be used to pitch the instrument to a desired sound. • Illustration — Cantaro In Mexico, particularly in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca, it is used to accompany chilenas, sones, parabienes, gustos, minuetes, jarabes oaxaqueños, and indigenous dances.

cantaro

Cantaro by Hermania Consuelo Vite of Olotla, Metztitlan and a pulque container by Lucia Lugo Chavez of Jose Maria Pino Suarez Tepetitlan, Hidalgo at a temporary exhibition dedicated to Hidalgo at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City

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idiophone
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Mexico

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