Cimboa [sĩˈboɐ], also known as the Cimbó [sĩˈbɔ], is a bowed instrument from Cape Verde, traditionally used to be played with the batuque dances.
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The exact origin of this instrument unknown, but it may be from continental Africa. Researchers have noted[1] a resemblance between the cimboa and several African instruments, such as:

See also Category:Rebab (hemispherical) for similar shaped instruments.

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  • Kab Verd Band (Gonçalves, Carlos Filipe; Instituto do Arquivo Histórico Nacional: Praia, 2006)
  1. Gonçalves, C. F. (2006)
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musical instrument from Cape Verde
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