Reco-reco
The (or the) Reco-reco is a rhythm instrument in Brazilian music that is related to the Güiro . It traditionally consists of a sawtooth-like notched cylindrical body made of bamboo or wood . It is played with a wooden stick. The instrument is used in various Brazilian musical styles, such as the samba . It comes from the Afro-Brazilian music culture. Reco-recos have been around for some time, which consist of a metal cylinder on which several metal springs are attached alongside and which are played with a metal stick, which results in a significantly higher volume when playing. The metal springs can be dampened with the hand that is holding the instrument, resulting in different sound possibilities. In addition to the metal version, fiberglass reco-recos are also used these days , which are played with a plastic stick.
In Brazil, the Reco-reco is also called Catacá, Caracaxá, Querequexé, Reque-reque or z. B. in the Amazon region called Raspador.