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- Cuíca abstract "Cuíca (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈikɐ]), or \"kuweeca\", is a Brazilian friction drum with a large pitch range, produced by changing tension on the head of the drum. Cuíca is Portuguese for a type of small opossum which is known to make a high-pitched sound. It is most often used in samba music. The tone it produces has a high-pitched squeaky timbre. It has been called a 'laughing gourd' due to this sound. Many also claim that the cuica has a \"monkey\" sound.".
- Cuíca comment "Cuíca (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈikɐ]), or \"kuweeca\", is a Brazilian friction drum with a large pitch range, produced by changing tension on the head of the drum. Cuíca is Portuguese for a type of small opossum which is known to make a high-pitched sound. It is most often used in samba music. The tone it produces has a high-pitched squeaky timbre. It has been called a 'laughing gourd' due to this sound. Many also claim that the cuica has a \"monkey\" sound.".