noun
bongo
BAHNG-goh/ˈbɑːŋɡəʊ/
One of a pair of small drums played with the hands.
The smaller bongo sits beside its larger partner.
Etymology
The word and instrument are described as African in origin, without a definite source word being established. In its early Cuban context, it named one of a pair of small finger-played drums.
In context
… compared the use of a bongo drum vs. a standard controller …
More examples
- She tapped the bongos with her fingers.
- A bongo supplied a bright rhythmic beat.
- The drummer tuned both bongos.
Forms
bongo · bongos