rhythmic elements to accompany the percussionists. Rhythmically, the combination of the heru, bari, and body percussion of the audience, produces quick and complex patterns. Often the heru and bari, provide a triplet pulse, transcribed as a 12/8 time signature, while the pregon sings to a 4/4 count. The hand claps are able to adopt both sets of rhythms to accompany both the musicians and the pregon. The sera section also allows the audience to dance. Dancing is typically done where the participant plants one foot on the floor, while the other foot stomps to the drummers rhythm. Dancing is governed by strict rules of etiquette. It can be danced either individually or in pairs, however it is forbidden for an individual to touch their partner when dancing together. References Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, pp. 927–931 New Grove Encyclopedia of Music, pp 775–777 Aruban culture Bonaire culture Music of Curaçao Lesser Antillean music