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bongo¹ Definition

bongo (bäŋgō, 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 (bäŋgō, 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.

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