The cymbal is a circular metal percussion plate instrument that is played either by striking it with a stick or by hitting two together. Cymbal type instruments are ancient and evidence of them is found in the bible as well as in civilizations from Egypt across South and East Asia China. The modern Western cymbal developed around the 13th century. …

The Cuban model of the guiro is rounder in shape than the traditional guiro and results in a variation in tone against each groove. It is found throughout Central and Latin American music and is often played by the leader singer. Guiro is derived from the indigenous language of the Arawakan people and refers to the fruit of the guira.