tongo

Meanings

• noun

  A drum or musical instrument native to certain West African regions, particularly the Togo and Ghana.

  - "He played the tongo during the cultural festival."
  - "The tongo is an essential instrument in traditional African music."

• noun

  A language spoken by the Togolese people, with the ISO 639-1 code 'ln'.

  - "She speaks Togo as her first language."
  - "Togo is an official language in the country Togo."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tongo
mongo , ongo , congo

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Variants

List of all variants of tongo that leads to same result
Sranan , Sranan Tongo

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Etymology

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The origin of the name 'tongo' for the drum or musical instrument is believed to come from the Togo or Ghanaian regions in West Africa.

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Trivia

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1. The tongo is often used in traditional African healing ceremonies to help induce a trance-like state in the healer or the patient.

2. The tongo was one of the earliest drums brought to the Americas by African slaves, and it influenced the development of various traditional American musical styles, such as jazz and blues.

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Related Concepts

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1. Djembe: Another popular West African drum, similar to the tongo in shape and size but with a more rounded body and a wider range of tones.

2. Balafon: A West African xylophone, often used in conjunction with the tongo and other drums to create intricate and complex rhythms.

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Culture

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The 'tongo' is a significant cultural symbol in West African traditions, often used in ceremonies and social gatherings. It is played by striking the hollow, wooden drum with the hands, producing a deep, resonant sound.

How to Memorize "tongo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wooden drum with a wide opening and a narrow neck. Visualize the drum being played with both hands, producing a deep, rhythmic sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the tongo with West African traditions and cultures. Imagine yourself attending a vibrant cultural festival and hearing the sound of the tongo in the background.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tongo' is a West African drum or musical instrument. Use the mnemonic 'Togo's Great Orchestra' to help remember the name.

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