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GUIRO

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Guiro.

Guiro - as a noun

A musical instrument, a shaker, made of a hollow gourd with parallel notches cut in one side, and played by rubbing a stick or scraper ("pua") along the notches to produce a ratchet-like sound.

A genre of traditional cuban music, used in santería rituals.

A musical instrument consisting of a gourd surrounded by a net of beads.

Example: "The sekere may be twisted, shaken or slapped to produce a subtle variety of effects."

Example Sentences

"He played the guiro rhythmically during the performance."
"The guiro is a percussion instrument often used in Latin American music."
"Maria practiced playing the guiro for hours every day."
"The musician tapped the guiro with a stick to produce a unique sound."
"During the song, the guiro player added a lively rhythm to the melody."
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Word Game Points

Is GUIRO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, guiro is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUIRO has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GUIRO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, guiro is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUIRO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is GUIRO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, guiro is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUIRO has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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