1. A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd or wooden body with parallel ridges that are scraped with a stick or brush to produce a rhythmic sound.
Usage: Also spelled guíro (with accent mark in Spanish).; Commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean music, especially salsa, merengue, and reggaeton.

Examples

• The musician played the guiro to add texture to the salsa band's rhythm section.
• She scraped the guiro with a wooden stick in time with the drums.
• The guiro's distinctive scratching sound is iconic in Caribbean music.
• He learned to play the guiro as part of his percussion ensemble training.
• The guiro is traditionally made from a dried gourd with grooves carved into its surface.