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The gaita (button or piano accordion) is the primary instrument, providing the syncopated, rhythmic backbone. It is typically accompanied by the acoustic guitar ( violão ) and sometimes a bass or percussion.

Today, Xote Afigurado remains a vital part of the Traditionalist Movement (MTG) in Rio Grande do Sul. It is taught in CTGs ( Centros de Tradições Gaúchas ) and featured in major festivals, serving as a living link to the region's 19th-century European and local frontier heritage. Xote Afigurado

It maintains a 2/4 or 4/4 time signature but with a "swing" that distinguishes it from the more rigid European schottische. The tempo is usually moderate—fast enough to be energetic for dancing but slow enough to allow for precise footwork. The gaita (button or piano accordion) is the