Viola da terra
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Viola da terra is a stringed musical instrument from the islands of the Azores, closely associated with the saudade genre of Portuguese music. Its 12 or 15 metal strings are arranged in either five or
Viola da terra
An antique Viola da terra in its case.
A close-up, showing the string arrangement and sound-holes of the Viola da terra
A close-up, showing the bridge and saddle of the Viola da terra.
Requinto
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The term requinto is used in both Spanish and Portuguese to mean a smaller, higher-pitched version of another instrument. Thus, there are requinto guitars, drums, and several wind instruments.
A classical guitar (left) and a requinto guitar (right)