Jarana is the name of several plucked-string instruments found in Mexican musical traditions. Size, tuning, string arrangement, and ensemble role vary by region and repertoire; a jarana jarocha is not necessarily equivalent to every other instrument called jarana. This category gathers recordings identifying the instrument and supports comparison of strumming patterns, accompaniment, and relationships with singing and dance. Credits, photographs, and regional context help establish the particular model documented. A broad instrument label should not obscure differences in construction and performance practice or imply that all recordings belong to the same musical tradition.