Rhona-Mae Arca February 9, 2012 Learning Music, Musical Instruments An Introduction to the Cajón Rhona-Mae Arca February 9, 2012 Learning Music, Musical Instruments The cajón or drum box, is a small instrument with a big voice. Pronounced “ka-HONE”, this versatile instrument is Spanish for “box” or “crate”. This portable drum is used in a variety of performance settings and music genres.