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What musical instruments are used to accompany the flamenco dance?

Guitars:

* *Guitarra Flamenca*: It’s the most recognized instrument in flamenco.

* *Guitarra Bordonera*: It’s a large guitar with 10 strings. It is used in flamenco to keep rhythm.

* *Cuatro*: It has 4 strings. Usually, it plays along with the *guitarra flamenca*.

Percussions:

* *Cajón*: It is of Afro-Peruvian origin. It is played sitting on it and hitting the front face and the sides.

* *Pandereta*: A tambourine with jingles. It is popular with all types of flamenco dance, but it is more specific to the Andalusian styles.

* *Castañuelas*: They are similar to castanets but made from ebony.

Other instruments that can accompany flamenco:

* *Voice* (Cante Jondo)

* *Violin*

* *Hand-clapping* (Palmas)

* *Flute*

* *Oboe*

* *Trumpet*

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