Conga
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The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto, tres dos or tres golpes, and tumba or salid
Latin Percussion conga drum exhibited at the National Museum of World Cultures in Amsterdam
A pair of congas (front) with a pair of bongos (back) mounted on top. The combination of congas and bongos was pioneered by Cándido Camero in New York City.
New LP Classic Congas
Playing three congas; one microphone is for the vocals and the other for the congas.
Drum
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The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, it is a membranophone. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or
Conga
…The conga, also known as tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed drum from Cuba. Congas are staved like barrels and classified into three types: quinto (lead drum, highest), tres dos or tres golpes (middle), and tumba or…
Drum of Company B, 40th New York Infantry Regiment, at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863
Talking drum
A drum kit
A Đông Sơn drum from 3rd to 2nd century BC