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djembe, n.
Brit. |ˈdʒɛmbə|, U.S. |ˈdʒɛmbə|
Forms: α. 19– djembe, 19– djembé, 19– djimbe; β. 19– jembe, 19– jimbe; γ. 19– djenbe, 19– djinbe, 19– jenbe
[‹ French djembé and its etymon Manding jembe.]
A goblet-shaped hand drum of a type originating in West Africa. Also more fully djembe drum.
1971Chicago Daily Defender 16 Nov. 10/2 The evening's program is a rhythmical feast..with tom-toms and djimbe virtuosities accompanying tales and rituals that compose Senegalese folklore. 1989Dance Dec. 96/3 The Percussionists..presented an elegant picture as they pounded out the distinctive, thunderous rhythms peculiar to the metal-rimmed djembe drums and the barrel-like krims. 1993Albuquerque (New Mexico) Jrnl. 15 May b7 (heading) He's having his companion teach him how to play a percussion instrument called the jimbe. 2005Chicago Tribune (Nexis) 2 Feb. a1 The jenbe..provided leading support for the melodic background drums called dununs. |