 Abbreviations/music lexicon
| Abbreviation |
WaBo |
| German (de) |
Waschbrett |
| English (en) |
Washboard |
| Spanish (es) |
tabla de lavar |
| French (fr) |
washboard |
| Italian (it) |
washboard |
| Dutch (nl) |
washboard |
| Portuguese (pt) |
washboard |
| Definition/synonyms |
The washboard and frottoir (from Cajun French "frotter", to rub) are used as a percussion instrument, employing the ribbed metal surface of the cleaning device as a rhythm instrument. As traditionally used in jazz, zydeco, skiffle, jug band, and old-time music, the washboard remained in its wooden frame and is played primarily by tapping, but also scraping the washboard with thimbles. |
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