congas

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Scope note
Afro-Cuban drums having a long tapered or barrel-shaped shell up to about 90 cm deep and a single head about 25 to 30 cm in diameter, usually played with the hands; they are generally though not invariably played in pairs.
congas
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025