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হোমঅভিধানGguiro

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guiro

guiro
Noun
pl: guiros

The guiro is a staple of Afro-Caribbean music, particularly in salsa, son, and cumbia. It provides a distinct, rasping rhythmic texture that serves as a percussive backbone, often contrasting with the smoother sounds of horns or vocals.

While traditionally crafted from a dried gourd, modern versions are frequently made of plastic or metal to ensure durability and consistency in tone. It is played by scraping a small stick, known as a plectrum, across the notches, creating a rhythmic "chatter" that defines the drive of the music.

Meanings

Nounguiro

A percussion instrument consisting of a hollowed-out gourd with parallel notches carved into its side, played by scraping a stick or plectrum along the grooves.

The musician added a rhythmic layer to the salsa track using a guiro.

Examples

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The percussionist used a guiro to add a rhythmic scrape to the salsa track.

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Pass me the guiro so I can practice this beat.

Trivia

I wonder if this guiro is made from a natural gourd or synthetic material.

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The ensemble sounded complete once the guiro joined the percussion section.

He scraped the guiro with a steady hand to keep the tempo for the dancers.

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He scraped the guiro with a steady hand to keep the tempo for the dancers.

School Life

Our music teacher showed us how to hold the guiro correctly.

History

The rhythmic chatter of the guiro is essential for authentic merengue music.

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I need to buy a new plectrum for my guiro because this one is worn down.

Listen to that guiro providing the backbone of the rhythm.

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Listen to that guiro providing the backbone of the rhythm.

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