kəˈhɒn, kəˈhɑːn, ˈkɑːhɑːn

Definitions

1. noun

A shallow drum with a resonating chamber, often played by slapping the fingers on the head or by plucking the strings.

“The percussionist used a cajon to add depth to the music during the performance.”

2. noun

A shallow box, typically with a sound hole, used to amplify the sound of a drum or other percussion instrument.

“The cajon allowed the drummer to project his sound across the entire room.”