* Surdo: A large, low-pitched drum that provides the foundation of the samba rhythm.
* Repinique: A medium-sized, high-pitched drum that plays syncopated rhythms and accents.
* Tamborim: A small, high-pitched drum that is played with a stick or beater.
* Pandeiro: A large, shallow frame drum that is played by striking it with the hand or a stick.
* Chocalho: A metal shaker that is played by shaking it back and forth.
* Agogô: A pair of metal bells that are played by striking them with a stick or beater.
* Cuíca: A friction drum that produces a high-pitched, squawking sound.
* Ganzá: A metal scraper that is played by scraping it with a stick.
* Berimbau: A single-stringed instrument that is played by striking the string with a stick and varying the tension of the string.
In addition to these traditional instruments, samba ensembles may also include other instruments, such as:
* Guitar: A stringed instrument that is used to provide harmony and accompaniment.
* Cavaquinho: A small, four-stringed guitar that is used to provide harmony and accompaniment.
* Flute: A woodwind instrument that is used to play melodies and solos.
* Trumpet: A brass instrument that is used to play melodies and solos.
* Trombone: A brass instrument that is used to play melodies and solos.
* Saxophone: A woodwind instrument that is used to play melodies and solos.
The instrumentation of a samba ensemble can vary depending on the region, the style of samba being played, and the preferences of the musicians.