The songs were part of the daily life of the people linked to traditional jobs, religious celebrations, or popular festivals; they were performed by men and women through various percussion instruments such as tambourines and drums. It was common and frequent to use everyday utensils such as bottles, spoons, scallops…or farming tools such as hoes and sickles. As a curiosity, carbide or paprika cans were also used in various areas in the province of Ourense, especially in Avión, a municipality in the Ribeiro region.