jembe

/ˈdʒɛmbɛ/

Definitions

1. noun

A two-headed drum from Africa, particularly in West and Central Africa, often used in traditional music and dance.

“The rhythmic beats of the jembe accompanied the dancers as they performed their traditional routine.”

Synonyms

  • djembe
  • tambourine

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness