The cantaro is a

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instrument. It is a

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that is struck in its outer surface or mouth with a hand, creating different effects. Water can be used to pitch the instrument to a desired sound. In

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, particularly in the states of

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and

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, it is used to accompany chilenas, sones, parabienes, gustos, minuetes, jarabes oaxaqueños, and indigenous dances. The cantaro is also used in the fandangos mixtecos of

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