wapokomo

/wɑpoˈkoʊmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of African drum or drumming style, particularly associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria.

“The Yoruba drummers began with a lively wapokomo beat, drawing the crowd into the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • drum
  • percussion

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence