conga
Conga (noun) means a tall, narrow hand drum of Cuban origin, played with the hands. Example: “The percussionist added rhythm with a set of congas.”
How to use conga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the drum or the line-dance associated with Cuban carnival music.
Word forms
congaed past tense, congas plural, congas singular
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The percussionist added rhythm with a set of _____.
Etymology
From Spanish (danza) conga, "Congo dance", named for its sub-Saharan African roots.
Rhymes for conga
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What does “conga” mean?
The word “conga” means a tall, narrow hand drum of Cuban origin, played with the hands. In plain terms, either the drum or the line-dance associated with Cuban carnival music.
How do you pronounce “conga”?
“Conga” is pronounced KONG-guh (/ˈkɑŋɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “conga” in a sentence?
Here is “conga” used in a sentence: “The percussionist added rhythm with a set of congas.”
What part of speech is “conga”?
Depending on how it is used, “conga” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “conga” come from?
The word “conga” comes from Spanish. From Spanish (danza) conga, "Congo dance", named for its sub-Saharan African roots.
How many meanings does “conga” have?
“Conga” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall, narrow hand drum of Cuban origin, played with the hands.
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