Manguerito

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Manguerito
String instrument
Classification

String instrument
Hornbostel–Sachs classification
(Composite chordophone)
Developed Bolivia
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References

  1. Aramayo, Ernesto Cavour (1994-01-01). Instrumentos musicales de Bolivia (in Spanish). Producciones Cima.
  2. Camacho, Fátima Molina (1995-01-01). 100 personajes al desnudo: entrevistas que cuentan las vidas de nuestros políticos, artistas, sindicalistas, periodistas y ciudadanos de a pie (in Spanish). F. Molina Camacho.