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Classification | String instrument |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
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Viola de cocho |
The viola de buriti is a Brazilian stringed instrument made from the buriti palm tree. [1] [2] It is very lightweight, has four nylon strings [3] and a tiny sound board [4] and is fretless. It is found in the region of Jalapão in Tocantins and in northwest Minas Gerais. [5] [6] [7]
The viola de buriti was one of the instruments featured in Brazil's Voa Viola Festival, which featured the diverse uses of the guitar in Brazilian music. [8]
String instrument | |
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Classification | String instrument |
Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
Related instruments | |
Viola de cocho |
The viola de buriti is a Brazilian stringed instrument made from the buriti palm tree. [1] [2] It is very lightweight, has four nylon strings [3] and a tiny sound board [4] and is fretless. It is found in the region of Jalapão in Tocantins and in northwest Minas Gerais. [5] [6] [7]
The viola de buriti was one of the instruments featured in Brazil's Voa Viola Festival, which featured the diverse uses of the guitar in Brazilian music. [8]