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n. (context musical instruments English) A musical instrument, consisting of a gourd (as resonator) and a single wire stretched along a pole, used in Brazil
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The berimbau (; Brazilian Portuguese: ) is a single-string percussion instrument, a musical bow, from Brazil. Originally from Africa where it receives different names, the berimbau was eventually incorporated into the practice of the Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira, the berimbau (the soul of capoeira) leads the capoeiristas movement in the roda—the faster the berimbau is playing the faster the capoeirista moves in the game. The instrument is known for being the subject matter of a popular song by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell, with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes. The instrument is also a part of Candomblé-de-caboclo tradition.
Usage examples of "berimbau".
A South American berimbau, a set of golden vibes, a crisp, prewar Martin guitar.
The heavy rhythm of drums and berimbau coming from the direction of the river fused with the chattering wildlife in the trees.