Drums

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Cajon

Musical equipment; Drums

A hollow wooden box that has the tone of a conga. Non-tuneable as it has no drumhead. Origin: Latin America

Woro

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) cola nut, traditionally used as an offering

(African term) A musical arrangement that breaks up a rhythm. A break can be used to start rhythms, end rhythms and may also be in the middle of a rhythm. Some breaks are traditional and may mark the ...

Wassamba (maninka/bambara) or wassakhumba (susu)

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) castanets made of calabash discs, traditionally used by male initiates to announce their passings during their seclusion period and purify the area, as well as for dancing at the ...

Bonya / binye

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) respect (1st term maninka/bambara; 2nd term susu)

Boom (or boom stand)

Musical equipment; Drums

An arm that extends from the cymbal stand to allow greater positioning around the drumset. Most drummers use it to bring the cymbals in closer to them.