Kinfuíti

Kinfuíti Afro-Cuban *friction drum, with friction taking place inside the resonator. The drum consists of a short barrel, 60-80 cm. (24-32 in.) long with a membrane bottom to which a friction cord or stick is fitted in such a manner that it can be rubbed in the body of the drum. Also called manfula. See also: puita (152). Ortiz, Fernando. Los Instrumentos de la música afrocubana. Havana, 1952–55.