La Raspa
La Raspa originated in Veracruz is a dance often performed during celebrations and at dance schools. The name may be derived from the Old Germanic verb "raspere", meaning "to :wikt:grate|grate upon". It either referred to the way the ratchet-like sound of the Güiro is produced by rubbing a scraper over its indentations or to the scratching movements – similar to a scraping chicken – the dancers perform during the folk dance.
The Mexican Hat Dance is a combination of two tunes:
Jarabe Tapatío and La Raspa.
