tona

Meanings

• noun

  A type of drum used in traditional African music.

  - "The tona drum is an essential instrument in African music."
  - "During the cultural festival, the tona drum was the star of the show."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tona
dona , pona , mona

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Variants

List of all variants of tona that leads to same result
tonga , tongas , Tonga

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Bantu language, the word 'tona' translates to 'drum' in many African languages.

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Trivia

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1. The tona drum is often made from a large, hollowed-out tree trunk.

2. In some African cultures, the tona drum is believed to have spiritual powers and is used in healing rituals.

3. The tona drum is also known as the 'talking drum' because skilled drummers can produce a wide range of tones and pitches by manipulating the drumhead.

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Related Concepts

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1. African music: The tona drum is a prominent instrument in various genres of African music, such as Afrobeat, Highlife, and Marabi.

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Culture

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The tona drum holds deep cultural significance in many African communities, often used in traditional rituals and celebrations.

How to Memorize "tona"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, barrel-shaped drum with a tight animal skin covering the opening. Visualize the drum being struck with a large wooden stick, producing a deep, resonant sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tona' with the image of an African cultural festival or drum circle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'tona' as 'Tone And Rhythm Necessary Always'.

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