Guasa

/ɡwɑːˈsɑː/ noun

Definition

A type of Venezuelan folk stringed instrument, or a form of traditional music and dance from Venezuela and the Caribbean region.

Etymology

From Venezuelan Spanish, derived from indigenous Caribbean or African influences reflecting the multicultural heritage of Venezuelan music and dance traditions.

Kelly Says

Guasa music blends African rhythms with Indigenous and Spanish influences—it's like a musical time capsule showing how different cultures mixed in the Caribbean!

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