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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gongo
"El gongo añadió una rica capa rítmica a la actuación."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of drum used in various musical traditions, particularly in Afro-Brazilian music.
"The gongo added a rich, rhythmic layer to the ensemble's performance." - 2
A term used to describe a specific style of music characterized by the use of the gongo drum.
"The festival featured vibrant gongo music that captivated the audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gongo' is derived from the Portuguese word for a type of drum, which has roots in African languages, particularly those of the Bantu family. The word reflects the cultural exchange and musical traditions that emerged during the colonial era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gongo" is said worldwide
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gongo
Transliteration: gongo
"Le gongo a ajouté une couche rythmique riche à la performance."
Gongo
Transliteration: Gongo
"Das Gongo brachte eine reiche rhythmische Schicht in die Darbietung."
gongo
Transliteration: gongo
"Il gongo ha aggiunto uno strato ritmico ricco alla performance."
gongo
Transliteration: gongo
"El gongo añadió una rica capa rítmica a la actuación."
gongo
Transliteration: gongo
"O gongo adicionou uma camada rítmica rica à apresentação."
गोंगो
Transliteration: gongo
"गोंगो ने प्रदर्शन में एक समृद्ध, लयबद्ध परत जोड़ी।"
贡戈
Transliteration: gòngē
"贡戈为演出增添了丰富的节奏层次。"
곤고
Transliteration: gongo
"곤고는 공연에 풍부한 리듬층을 추가했습니다."
ゴンゴ
Transliteration: gongo
"ゴンゴはパフォーマンスに豊かなリズムの層を加えました。"
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