Gonguê
Gonguê (or Gonguê bell) is a Brazilian percussion instrument. It is a type of cowbell consisting of a big, flat iron bell, measuring from 20 -, and a cable that serves as a support. The Gonguê is usually played with a metal drumstick, and it is typically used in north-eastern Brazilian music, accentuating the beats and doing rhythmic phrases, generally formed by off-beats and syncopated patterns.
Also recorded as Gongue
Gonguê
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To avoid fatigue, players normally support it against the body. Due to its size, the Gonguê has a loud and strident sound, more clangorous than other types of cowbells.
Gonguê, item parte do acervo do Museu da Abolição. Local de produção: Recife
Museu da Abolição
Gonguê, item parte do acervo do Museu da Abolição. Local de produção: Recife
Museu da Abolição
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• Name — Gonguê • Background — Percussion • Names — Gonguê bell • Classification — Percussion • Hornbostel Sachs — 111.242.11 • Hornbostel Sachs Desc — Resting bells whose opening faces upward
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