djembe

djem·be

 (jĕm′bĕ)

n.

A goblet-shaped hand drum of West African origin.

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[French djembé, from Mande jenbe.]

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djembe

(ˈdʒɛmbɛ)

n

(Instruments) a W African drum played by beating with the hand

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