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The cuatro is a stringed instrument from Latin America that is similar to a guitar. 

It is the national instrument of Puerto Rico.
Description 

• The cuatro is derived from the Spanish guitar. 
• It is part of the lute family of instruments. 
• Most cuatros are small to mid-sized and resemble a classical guitar. 
• The modern cuatro usually has five double-strings, but some have up to six metal strings.
• The body of the instrument is made from the dried, woody fruit of the native higüero tree.

Uses

• The cuatro is used to play música jíbara, the country music of Puerto Rico. 
• The cuatro has been played by Puerto Ricans who migrated to the United States. 

Etymology

• The word "cuatro" comes from the Spanish word for "four". 
• The word "cuatro" comes from the Latin word quattuor, which also means "four". 

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