Stone Dobrão
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Title
Stone Dobrão
Subject
Capoeira
Description
The dobrão is a thick stone or coin used to play the berimbau. It is used to change the tension on the arame or string, in order to change the pitch and quality of the sound being played. The dobrão can also be called pedra (stone) or moeda (coin).
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Language
en
Identifier
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Original Format
Digital Image
Physical Dimensions
3456 × 2304
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Citation
Nicole Wines, “Stone Dobrão,” Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive, accessed October 17, 2026, https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/items/show/2011.