What does NGOMA mean?

ngoma

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

• A type of African drum.
• A traditional dance performed in East and Southern Africa.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈŋoʊmə/
• UK: /ˈŋəʊmə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ngoma" comes from the Bantu languages of East and Southern Africa. It is commonly used to refer to a type of African drum that is played during traditional dances. It is also used to refer to the dances themselves, which often involve a group of people dancing around the ngoma drum.

Synonyms:

• African drum
• Traditional dance
• Cultural performance

Related Words:

• Dance
• Drums
• Music
• Rhythm
• Beats

Example Sentences:

• The ngoma drum is an important part of African culture.
• The villagers gathered to perform the ngoma dance.
• She learned to play the ngoma drum from her grandfather.