The musical bow has its origin in Africa where it is still common in many places south of the Sahara. The musical bow cameto South America where it is very popular especially in Brasil. There its name is ‘Berimbão’. This instrument has its origin in Brasil. It consists of a metallic string supported by a flexible stick and strungend to end with a tautcord. The instrument is played by a stick, the stick is either struck or pulled by hand. There is a calabash which acts as a resonator and which is snuggeled against the naked breast.
