bongo
Definition
- Noun:
- A large forest antelope of central Africa: A mammal with a reddish-brown coat marked with white stripes and possessing spiral horns.
- A small drum: One of a pair of small, connected drums, played by striking with the hands.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Antelope):
- The bongo is a shy and elusive creature of the African rainforest.
- We were lucky to spot a bongo during our safari.
- Noun (Drum):
- The percussionist added a complex rhythm using the bongo.
- She learned to play the bongo in a music class.
Advanced Usage
- "Bongo drums": The full term for the paired percussion instrument.
- He brought his bongo drums to the beach party.
Variants and Related Words
- Bongos (n): The plural form, commonly used for both the antelope and the drums.
- The bongos are an endangered species.
- He owns several pairs of bongos.
Synonyms
- Antelope: For the animal sense (a more general term).
- Hand drum: For the musical instrument sense.
Related Phrases
- Play the bongos: To perform music on this instrument.
- He loves to play the bongos in his free time.
Noun
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large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns
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a small drum; played with the hands
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