bongo

/ˈbɒŋɡoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a musical instrument, typically consisting of a pair of drums with a single membrane, originating from Africa and played with the hands

“The band’s drummer expertly handled the bongo and added a lively rhythm to the song.”

2. verb

to play the bongo or to produce a bongo sound

“She bongoed along to the music, enjoying the lively beat.”

Synonyms

  • drum
  • percussion

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness