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BONGOS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Percussion Instruments
DEF

One of a pair of connected tuned drums that are played by beating with the hands.

OBS

bongo: The plural form is "bongos" or "bongoes."

OBS

bongo; bongo drum: designations usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • bongos
  • bongoes
  • bongo drums

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
DEF

Instrument à percussion formé de deux petits tambours, recouverts de peau et fixés ensemble, que l'on tient entre les jambes.

OBS

bongo : Le pluriel est parfois employé pour désigner l'ensemble constitué par les deux tambours.

OBS

bongo : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • bongos

Spanish

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