O estudo etnofísico dos fenômenos ondulatórios presentes nos atabaques utilizados nas rodas de capoeira

Abstract

This work addresses the ethnophysical study of wave phenomena present in the atabaques used in capoeira circles, investigating how these phenomena are related to the production and propagation of sound in the instrument. It highlights the importance of cultural and scientific knowledge present in the construction of an atabaque with a qualitative approach, including a literature review and interviews. The research results show that ethnophysical knowledge in the construction of atabaques is transmitted between generations, combining cultural tradition and scientific practice. Each component of the atabaque, from the wood to the tension of the skin, influences the sound quality of the instrument. Finally, it emphasizes the integration of scientific and cultural knowledge in education, promoting the appreciation of Afro-Brazilian traditions. Thus, this work aims not only to document the traditional practices involved in the making of the atabaque but also to understand how this knowledge relates to physics, providing a scientific perspective on the instrument and its importance both in the cultural context and in the physics of sound waves.