 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2020) |
 A requinto jarocho with plastic and metal strings | |
| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | (plucked) |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | (Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | 16th century |
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The requinto jarocho or guitarra de son is plucked string instrument, played usually with a special pick. It is a four- or 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.