conga
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- noun
- /ˈkɔŋɡə/
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tumbadora
- In the band, he was responsible for the conga which added a rhythmic layer to their music.
- a conga drum
- play congas
- a conga player
Examples
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Even his head was tall—a long, tapered cylindrical shape, like a conga drum.
Fiction book (1997) -
Improvising does not mean playing an extended riff in a jazz band; it can mean playing a simple accompaniment to a folk song on resonator bars or a conga drum.
Academic text (2008) -
Alright, let's give it up for Hermie and his congas!
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Actually, that's a conga.
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For example, African and Latin instruments, such as djembe, claves, and congas, can be added to traditional band percussion sections, and I have found several pieces that are enhanced by adding my Afro-Latin percussion students to the band for performances.
Academic text (2009) -
"Fever!" St. Ed howled, his head jerking rhythmically, eyes squeezed shut, his open palms and fingers slapping the dashboard as though it were a conga drum.
Fiction book (1993) -
The musician skillfully played the conga during the lively Afro-Cuban concert.
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During the festival, the sound of the conga drums filled the air, inviting everyone to dance.
Synonyms
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A hollow cylinder with a tight skin that you hit to make a beat
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A small hand drum usually played in pairs in Latin American music
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A pair of small drums played with the hands in Indian music
A large hand drum that players use in Afro-Cuban music and religious ceremonies
A large bass drum that makes a deep steady beat in South American and Spanish folk music
A pair of shallow metal drums played with sticks in Latin American music
A drum-like instrument played to make rhythm
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Etymology
Conga for the drum is named after the Cuban dance and the African Congo drum traditions that inspired it. So a 'conga' drum is the tall hand drum used to make the strong rhythms that drive the conga dance.