guiro

/ˈɡiːroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a musical instrument originating from Latin America, typically a hollow gourd or wood with parallel rows of notches, played by rubbing a stick along the notches

“The mariachi band included a guiro player, adding a unique rhythm to their performance.”

2. verb

to play or produce a musical sound with a guiro

“The musician learned to guiro during his time in Cuba.”

Synonyms

  • rattle
  • scraper

Antonyms

  • muted
  • silencer