The alfaia is a Brazilian membranophone. It is a wooden drum made of animal skin tensioned or loosened through ropes placed alongside the body of the instrument. [1] Alfaias are usually between 40 centimetres (16 in) and 55 centimetres (22 in) in diameter.

The alfaia (or also: bumbo, bombo de maracatu) is the key instrument in the traditional Maracatu de Baque Virado from Pernambuco. It was popularised throughout Brazil in the early 90s by Chico Science and the Mangue Beat movement.

"Alfaia" is a Brazilian instrument from the membranophone family, in which the sound is obtained through the strike of a membrane (called skin or drumhead) of the instrument. It is a wooden drum of animal skins that are tensioned or loosened through ropes placed alongside the body of the

The Alfaia is the backbone of maracatu, driving its powerful rhythms with a deep, resonant voice rooted in Recife’s traditions. Crafted from carved wood and natural animal skin, it delivers a raw, grounded sound that connects player and audience to its cultural origins.

alfaia f (plural alfaias) utensil Synonyms: utensílio, instrumento, ferramenta, aparato; ornament Synonyms: ornamento, ornato, enfeite, adorno

Alfaia. The alfaia is a Brazilian membranophone. It is a wooden drum made of animal skin tensioned or loosened through ropes placed alongside the body of the instrument. Alfaias are usually between 40 centimetres (16 in) and 55 centimetres (22 in) in diameter.

Make Your Own Brazilian Alfaia: Before I get started, I should say that I really got ahead of myself on this project and forgot to take pictures along the way. However, I must say that this one is very simple (like my other Brazilian music projects), so it's actually pretty self e…

Sep 4, 2024 · Na cultura popular brasileira, a alfaia é frequentemente associada ao rico patrimônio musical, uma vez que muitos instrumentos tradicionais, como as rabecas e os pandeiros, podem ser considerados alfaias.

La alfaia es un tambor tradicional que se encuentra en el corazón del Maracatu, una manifestación cultural afro-brasileña originaria del estado de Pernambuco. Este instrumento tiene una profunda conexión con las raíces africanas y desempeña un papel vital en las festividades y rituales del Maracatu.

L’alfaia est un instrument de percussion membranophone employé dans l’interprétation de musiques folkloriques brésiliennes. Il permet notamment de marquer les temps forts. Il peut également servir pour l’exécution de propositions musicales selon des rythmes précis.