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I think that a complete set of drums is used in Brazilian music.
Special food are eaten on special holidays for example, turkey on Thanksgiving. Special music are also played on special holidays such as Christmas carols on Christmas.
Apito is the whistle used in samba music and other Brazilian music styles.
An agogo bell is a bell used in Yoruba and Brazilian music, typically played in pairs.
a Brazilian drum that is used for samba music
Brazilian MusicReference: Wikipedia Strong influences on the music of Brazil come from many parts of the world, but there are very popular regional music styles influenced by African and European forms. After 500 years of history the Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles like choro, forró, frevo, samba (in a lot of styles), bossa Nova, MPB, Brazilian rock and others. Samba is no doubt the best known form of Brazilian music worldwide, though bossa nova and other genres have also received much attention abroad. All genres of Brazilian music formed a solid tradition.Brazilian music is too rich! Check more about it on the related links.
Moroccan Chaabi music originated from various forms of folk music. Although it used to be played in the markets it is now heard at most celebrations and events. There are various places to listen to Chaabi music online including last.fm and YouTube.
Claves are often used in Latin music (salsa, tango, rhumba etc.) and South American folk songs. They provide tone to the percussion section.
Birthdays, thanksgiving, christmas, easter, graduation celebrations, just to name a few!
The practice of engaging in capoeira is referred to as jogando (playing) not dancing. That said, Capoeira music is actually its own genre, it may sound similar to both Brazilian folkloric music and some Central African genres, but is unique from both.
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It is used in celebrarions.