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Tambores
The barrel-shaped drums, or tambores, have specific names according to their size and function: chico (small, high timbre, marks the tempo), repique (medium, improvisation) and piano (large, low timbre, melody). An even larger drum, called bajo or...
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Drums
The piano is the largest in size, and lowest in pitch of the three drums, holding the rhythmic base of candombe. Its rhythmic function is similar to the upright or electric bass. Its drumhead measures approximately sixteen inches in diameter.
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Tambores
The chico (small) name given because of its size and thinner drumhead, the highest in pitch of the three drums, and the rhythmic pendulum of the cuerda. Its drumhead measures approximately eight-and-one-half inches in diameter.
The repique's (ricochet)...
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Playing music for the public
Playing music for the public.
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La Gran Muñeca
Comparsa, "La Gran Muñeca" (the big doll).
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Fun
Funny things happend in this parade. The parade is for the family and to have fun.
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