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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBongo
/ˈbɒŋ.ɡoʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A pair of small, single-headed drums that are played with the hands, typically used in Latin American music.
"The musician skillfully played the bongos, adding a lively rhythm to the band." - 2
A type of drum that is often associated with Afro-Cuban music and is played in pairs.
"During the festival, the bongo players captivated the audience with their energetic performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bongo' originates from the African word 'bongo', referring to a type of drum. It was adopted into English in the early 20th century as part of the growing interest in African music and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bongo" is said worldwide
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bongo
Transliteration: bongo
"Le musicien a joué des bongos pendant le concert."
Bongo
Transliteration: Bongo
"Der Musiker spielte die Bongos mit viel Leidenschaft."
bongo
Transliteration: bongo
"Il percussionista ha suonato i bonghi durante il festival."
bongos
Transliteration: bongos
"El músico tocó los bongos con gran habilidad."
bongôs
Transliteration: bongôs
"O percussionista tocou os bongôs na festa."
बोंगो
Transliteration: bongo
"संगीतकार ने बोंगो बजाए।"
邦戈鼓
Transliteration: bāngē gǔ
"音乐家在演出中演奏了邦戈鼓。"
봉고
Transliteration: bongo
"뮤지션이 봉고를 연주했습니다."
ボンゴ
Transliteration: bongo
"ミュージシャンはボンゴを演奏しました。"
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