komtok

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Hungarian musical instrument resembling a drum, made from a hollowed-out gourd and covered with animal skin.

  - "Komtok is a popular instrument in Hungarian folk music."
  - "During the village festival, the komtok players created a rhythmic symphony."

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Variants

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komatik , komatiks

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Etymology

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Derived from the Hungarian word 'komp' meaning 'drum' and the suffix '-tok' indicating an object or tool.

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Trivia

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1. The komtok is sometimes called the 'Hungarian drum'.

2. The animal skin used to cover the komtok is typically made from goat or sheep.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drum: The komtok is a type of drum commonly found in Hungarian and other European folk music.

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Culture

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The komtok is an essential element of Hungarian folk music and is often used in traditional dance ensembles. It is believed to have originated in the Carpathian Basin during the Middle Ages.

How to Memorize "komtok"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, hollowed-out gourd covered with animal skin. Visualize the way it is held and struck with a hand or a small stick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the komtok with traditional Hungarian music and folk dances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the word komtok is derived from the Hungarian word for 'drum'.

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