The rhythms of Samba, Brazil's most prominent form of music and dance, originated in Africa -- likely Angola -- and emerged as a distinct sound in impoverished urban neighborhoods around Rio de Janeiro in the late-19th century. While Brazilians dance Samba as part of their massive Carnival celebrations, Samba isn't only music, it's more than just a way of life; the word "samba," goes one of the many legends of the term's origins, comes from an Angolan language and means: "to pray."

A samba “bateria” will definitely consist of, at the very least:

SURDOS: Big, deep, barrel drums that hold down the basic rhythm.

REPINIQUE: A two-headed drum that helps set the tempo and/or leads a bateria.

AGOGÓ: Usually two iron bells of different sizes attached to each other.