bongo
bongo¹
Definition
bongo (bäŋ′gō, bôŋ′-)
noun pl. -·gos
a large African antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus) with a reddish-brown coat and white stripes
Etymology: native Afr name
bongo²
Definition
☆ bongo (bäŋ′gō, bôŋ′-)
noun pl. -·gos
either of a pair of small joined drums, each of different pitch, struck with the fingers
Etymology: AmSp < ?
bongo
Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- accompany: Their style was basically acoustic rock akin to Coldplay and Electric Soft Parade, but accompanied by bongos and a keyboard.
Converse of object
- play: There isn't a weakness in this group as Mini plays a mean bongo and contributes some stunning harmonies.
- provide: The 7616 is a universal bongo stand, which will hold any model provided the bongos have a central support block.
- hit: Marc plays acoustic guitar with the only backing being a pair of bongos hit enthusiastically in the background.
Adjective modifier
- ghostly: Ghostly bongos from the back of the room added to the effect. âMost Bizarre Instrumentation of the Eveningâ Award.
- occasional: Hmmmm It was certainly very atmospheric with spoken lyrics and occasional bongo beat for emphasis.
Modifies a noun
- flava: Plays soukous, bongo flava, afro pop, rhumba on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
- drum: Ronaldinho gets in the mood by playing bongo drums on the team bus.
- playing: Later in the evening, the bongo playing helped to create a wonderful party atmosphere.
- net: Copepods are caught using a ' bongo net ' as shown above.
- club: To be stressed add a significant concerts were scheduled bongo club.
- stand: Features Universal bongo stand; ideal for seated or standing playing.
