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Ayoyotes

The ayoyotes is a musical instrument. It originates from Mexico. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The ayoyotes, ayoyotl, aztec jingles or huesos de fraile, are an idiophone percussion instrument of the Aztecs. It consists of a set of hard shells from the ayoyote or chachayote (chachayotl) tree of Thevetia genus, fixed to skin or cloth pieces in order to be tied to the ankles or wrists of the dancer or musician. Its sound is similar to that of the rain. This idiophone is used in concheros dance.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an ayoyotes sound like?

Where does the ayoyotes come from?

The ayoyotes originates from Mexico.

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