The cuíca is frequently used in carnivals, [1] as well as often in samba music. The tone it produces has a high-pitched squeaky timbre. It has been called a 'laughing gourd' due to this …

Kalani demonstrates the CUICA, a Brazilian friction drum used in different styles of music. The unique drum can make lots of interesting sounds!Support this ...

Pearl Percussionist Rafael Pereira demonstrates the Cuica... a super lightweight drum with an 8" Goatskin head and included sponge for grip on an inner bamboo stick.

Apr 11, 2023 · Cuica is a traditional Brazilian percussion instrument that has gained popularity around the world for its unique and distinctive sound. Also known as a “friction drum” or …

The Cuica is a friction drum from Brazil. A stick is fixed in the center of the drumskin and projects inside the shell. The sound is made by rubbing the stick between your thumb and forefinger …

After becoming integrated in the Brazilian percussion arsenal, the cuica was traditionally used by the Escolas de Samba during Carnival, but it currently is also used in contemporary jazz, Latin …

Feb 16, 2025 · The Cuica instrument, deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, is known for its high-pitched squeal, making it essential in Latin percussion ensembles and genres like samba and …

The cuica is a single-head friction membranophone of Brazil. Pictured here are two metal-shelled cuica manufactured by the Latin Percussion company (located in the United States) in the …

The cuíca (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈikɐ]) is a Brazilian friction drum with a large pitch range, produced by changing tension on the head of the drum. Cuíc...

wood, hide, metal 10 5/8 × 5 7/8 × 5 11/16 in. (27 × 15 × 14.5 cm) Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution The Cuíca is a friction drum of African origin played in the …