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A jarana is a guitar-like string instrument from Mexico. There are different regional versions of the jarana, notably: * Jarana huasteca, string instrument of the Huastec region, Mexico * Jarana jarocha, string instrument of Veracruz, Mexico * Jarana yucateca, dance and musical form of Yucatán, Mexico It can also refer to: *Harana (serenade) The harana is a serenade In music, a serenade (; also sometimes called a serenata, from the Italian) is a musical composition or performance delivered in honor of someone or something. Serenades are typically calm, light pieces of music. The ter ..., a serenade tradition in rural areas in the Philippines * A traditional Mexican couples dance, typical of Yucatán and Campeche, on the music which accompanies it * The noun jarana in Spanish translates to "revelry" or "animated party". References {{Reflist Mexican musical instruments Guitar family instruments ...
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Jarana Huasteca
The jarana huasteca, jarana de son huasteco or jaranita is a string instrument. It is most often called simply jarana. It is a guitar-like chordophone with 5 strings, tuned in thirds (low to high): G, B, D, F# and A. It has a range similar to the mandolin, and a scale length of around 40 cm. The instrument usually forms part of the '' trío huasteco'' ensemble, along with the ''quinta huapanguera'' and violin, taking on the role of the rhythmic accompaniment. Compared to the ''guitarra huapanguera The huapanguera, guitarra quinta huapanguera or guitarra huapanguera is a Mexican guitar-like instrument that usually forms part of a conjunto huasteco ensemble, along with the jarana huasteca and violin. Because of its large body and deeper s ...'', the instrument is smaller and higher-pitched. References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jarana Huasteca Mexican musical instruments Guitar family instruments ...
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Jarana Jarocha
The jarana jarocha is a guitar-shaped fretted stringed instrument from the southern region of the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Typically strung with 8 strings in 5 courses, usually arranged in two single outer strings with three double-courses in between. The strings are usually nylon, although they were gut in the past. The body is somewhat narrower than a guitar because of its direct lineage from the Spanish baroque guitar of the sixteenth century. Sometimes mistaken for a ukulele The ukulele ( ; from haw, ukulele , approximately ), also called Uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. It generally employs four nylon strings. The tone and volume of the instrumen ..., the jarana jarocha comes in at least five sizes, the smallest being the chaquiste, somewhat smaller than a soprano ukulele; then the mosquito, about the size of a soprano ukulele; the 'primera', about the size of a concert ukulele; the 'segunda', in len ...
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Harana (serenade)
The harana is a serenade In music, a serenade (; also sometimes called a serenata, from the Italian) is a musical composition or performance delivered in honor of someone or something. Serenades are typically calm, light pieces of music. The term comes from the Italian w ... tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors.Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on History and Culture 1993 - Page 12 "Harana" is the Filipino term tor serenade. But unlike in Europe, harana in the Philippines is generally a formal way of getting to meet lady visitors in rural Philippines. ln harana, the songs that are usually sung are dansas like "0 llaw", "Maala-ala ..." Form Traditionally, the suitor or ''manliligaw'' will visit the house of the girl he is trying to woo, and sing by her window until she comes out to either accept or deny him. The suitor may or may not be accompanied, but usually his companions will be playing a guitar or provide ...
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Mexican Musical Instruments
Mexican may refer to: Mexico and its culture *Being related to, from, or connected to the country of Mexico, in North America ** People *** Mexicans, inhabitants of the country Mexico and their descendants *** Mexica, ancient indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico ** Being related to the State of Mexico, one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico ** Culture of Mexico *** Mexican cuisine *** historical synonym of Nahuatl, language of the Nahua people (including the Mexica) Arts and entertainment * "The Mexican" (short story), by Jack London * "The Mexican" (song), by the band Babe Ruth * Regional Mexican, a Latin music radio format Films * ''The Mexican'' (1918 film), a German silent film * ''The Mexican'' (1955 film), a Soviet film by Vladimir Kaplunovsky based on the Jack London story, starring Georgy Vitsin * ''The Mexican'', a 2001 American comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts Other uses * USS ''Mexican'' (ID-1655), United Stat ...
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