1) Mexican musical instrument 
(from the article `jota`) Closely akin to the fandango, the jota is probably a fertility dance of Aragonese origin, although legend states that it was brought north from ...
Folk dance of Yucatan, Mexico. It is possibly closer to the melo-rhythmic foundation of the ancient Mexican songs than any other native air. The verses of the Jarana are often in the Mayan language. The word Jarana means merry chatter. It is exciting in its rhythm based on a combination of 6/8 and 3/4 time. As an exhibition ballroom dance it can be...
five course guitar of Mexico, smaller than the normal guitar.