Identify a percussion instrument.

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I’ve seen people playing a small instrument that I cannot identify. It has a handle. It’s wooden. At the top of the handle is a round cylinder about 4-5" in diameter and 2-3" thick. It’s wrapped in what appears to silver metal beads. It’s played by rubbing the cylinder part in the palm of the hand.

Any idea what I’m talking about?

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According to my handy-dandy Lark in the Morning catalog, it’s called a cabasa.

Picture (about 3/4 of the way down)

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Yep, that’s it!

Thanks!