Atabaque

Atabaque [*tabl], generic name for elongated, single-headed drums in Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo states, Brazil, including those in form of a truncated barrel with laced heads stretched over hoops; believed to be of African origin. See also: tabaq, tabaqa, tabaque, tambaque. Also called ilú in Bahia, Brazil (6, 7). Sort by:DefaultAuthorTitleDateAscendingDescending Alvarenga, Oneyda. Catálogo ilustrado do museu folclórico. São Paulo, 1950. Alvarenga, Oneyda. Música popular brasileña…