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The agogô is a percussion musical instrument of the idiophon family. It consists of two to four bells in iron or two cones of different size, made of tinplate and which are connected together by the vertices. The name derives from the word akokô, which means time, or clock.
It is played with a wooden stick on the two metal goodies.
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The agogô is a percussion musical instrument of the idiophon family. It consists of two to four bells in iron or two cones of different size, made of tinplate and which are connected together by the vertices. The name derives from the word akokô, which means time, or clock.
It is played with a wooden stick on the two metal goodies.
At Salão Musical de Lisboa we sell agogôs from LP - Latin Percussion.
It plays an important role in Afro-Brazilian religions, such as candomblé, where it is known as gã. It is the first instrument to be played in the songs and is considered a sacred object. Before being used, it must undergo liturgical rituals of consecration, to acquire the axé (vital force). It is played with a special stick called aquidavi.
In capoeira, it is part of the batteries. It is also known as gã.
Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion
Latin Percussion