conga drum

collocation in English

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conga
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒŋ.ɡə/us
/ˈkɑːŋ.ɡə/
a Latin American dance in which a chain of people hold each other around the waist and follow the leader around using simple steps ...
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drum
noun[C]
uk
/drʌm/us
/drʌm/
a musical instrument, especially one made from a skin stretched over the end of a hollow tube or bowl, played by hitting with the hand or ...
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He invented and patented the tunablecongadrum(earlier drums had nailed heads) which revolutionized use of the instrument.
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Nowadays, the skin is usually held on by a metal hardware system similar to that of the commercialcongadrum.
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In general, the particular note will depend on the make, model, and size of thecongadrum.
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While studying to be a bookbinder she repaired items, and once repaired acongadrumthat the owner never returned to claim.
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Marco has taught himself to play multiple instruments, and his favorite musical instrument is the conga drums.
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The instruments used include the voice, percussion, electric guitar, bass, conga drums, and the synthesiser which contributes rhythmic effects.
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And, at the listener's left are bass, drums and conga drums.
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Conga drums are played (along with other typical instruments) in comparsas of all kinds.
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He later became proficient playing timbales, conga drums, and a large number of other percussion instruments.
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Tumbao is a rhythm in salsa that is played with the conga drums.
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He played the conga drums and saxophone and was an inventive scat singer.
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Everything was acoustic and usually performed on guitar accompanied by a percussionist who played a set of older conga drums with drumsticks.
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By the 1950s, big bands had become the preferred format, using acoustic bass guitar, multiple electric guitars, conga drums, maracas, scraper, flute or clarinet, saxophones, and trumpet.
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Sources vary regarding whether her playing in the band began at the age of seven or eight, and whether the instrument played was bongo or conga drums.
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Reynolds was also able to create and sing tenor harmonies, a skill derived in part from family singalongs, and could play both guitar and bongo and conga drums.
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