This article does not cite any references or sources., Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2009) Cuíca (Portuguese pronunciation: kuˈikɐ), or "kweeca", is a Brazilian friction drum 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. The body of the cuíca is normally made of metal, gourd or synthetic material. It has a si...

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