five-stringed instrument that has originated from Veracruz, Mexico. The requinto is used in conjunto jarocho ensembles. In the absence of the arpa, the requinto typically introduces the melodic theme of the son and then continues by providing a largely improvised counterpoint to the vocal line. See Requinto jarocho. Small drum The requinto drum is used in the Puerto Rican folk genre plena, wherein it is a small conical hand drum that improvises over the other drum rhythms. See also Cavaquinho References External links Requinto Guitars makers in Paracho, Mexico The requinto on Hampshire Guitar Orchestra website Guitar family instruments Spanish musical instruments String instruments