Which traditional double-headed bass drum made from a hollowed tree trunk is the rhythmic heartbeat of Argentine folklore?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Bombo legüero, covered in goat or sheep skins and tightened with leather thongs
- Step 1: Named 'legüero' because its deep, resonant thud could reportedly be heard for leagues (leguas) across the flat pampas. Step 2. It is typically carved from a single trunk of ceibo or red quebracho wood. Answer: The Bombo legüero, covered in goat or sheep skins and tightened with leather thongs. Why not the others: It provides the characteristic 6/8 and 3/4 polyrhythmic drive for zambas and chacareras.
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