Meaning of the word bongo in English

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bongo

US /ˈbɑːŋ.ɡoʊ ˌdrʌm/
UK /ˈbɑːŋ.ɡoʊ ˌdrʌm/
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Noun

1.

a pair of small drums of Cuban origin, joined together and played with the hands.

Example:
He played the bongos with rhythmic precision.
The band added bongos to their new song for a Latin feel.
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