Bongo: meaning, definitions and examples

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bongo

 

[ หˆbษ’ล‹ษกoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Bongo drums are a pair of small, open-ended drums played by hand, originating from Afro-Cuban music. They are typically made of wood or fiberglass and have a distinctively high-pitched sound. Bongos are used in various musical genres including Latin, jazz, and pop. They are played by striking the drumhead with the fingers, producing rhythms that are both rhythmic and melodic.

Synonyms

drum, instrument, percussion

Examples of usage

  • She played the bongo passionately during the performance.
  • The band featured a bongo player alongside the guitarist.
  • Bongos add a vibrant sound to the Afro-Cuban dance music.
  • He learned to play the bongo as a child, inspired by his father's music.

Translations

Translations of the word "bongo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เค‚เค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bongo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒณใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bongo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bongo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ด‰๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู†ุบูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bongo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bongo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ฆๆˆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bongo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bongo

Etymology

The word 'bongo' comes from the Spanish term 'bongรณ,' which itself likely originated from African languages, reflecting the instrument's deep roots in African culture. The bongo's distinct sound and playing style are reminiscent of the drumming traditions found in various West African cultures. The instrument was brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade, where it evolved into its current form through the influences of local music styles in Cuba. By the 20th century, bongos became an integral part of the Latin jazz scene and continued to gain popularity worldwide, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, they remain a staple in many genres of music, cherished for their rich sound and cultural significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,929, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.