1. A single-string percussion instrument consisting of a wooden bow with a metal string, used in Brazilian capoeira music and played by striking the string with a stick while holding a gourd resonator.
Usage: Brazilian Portuguese origin; Central to capoeira tradition and Afro-Brazilian music

Examples

• The berimbau's rhythmic pulse sets the tempo for the capoeira dancers.
• She learned to play the berimbau as part of her capoeira training.
• The distinctive sound of the berimbau echoed through the cultural center.
• A skilled musician can produce many different tones from a single berimbau.
• The berimbau is an essential instrument in traditional Brazilian music circles.