Djembe

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛmbeɪ/

Definitions of djembe

noun a type of West African drum with a goblet shape and played with the hands

Example Sentences

A1 I play the djembe in a music class.

A2 She bought a new djembe drum for her son's birthday.

B1 The djembe is a popular percussion instrument in African music.

B2 The musician showcased his incredible skills on the djembe during the concert.

C1 The master drummer's technique on the djembe was unparalleled.

C2 The intricate rhythms produced by the djembe captivated the audience.

Examples of djembe in a Sentence

formal The djembe is a traditional African drum that is played with bare hands.

informal I love jamming on my djembe with friends around the campfire.

slang Let's bring the djembe to the beach party and make some sweet beats!

figurative The djembe represents the heartbeat of the community in many African cultures.

Grammatical Forms of djembe

• past tense: played
• plural: djembe drums
• comparative: more djembe
• superlative: most djembe
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: djembe
• positive degree: djembe
• infinitive: to play djembe
• gerund: playing djembe
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of djembe

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Bambara

Story behind the word: The word 'djembe' is believed to have originated from the Bambara people of Mali, West Africa.

Evolution of the word: The term 'djembe' originally referred to the drum itself, but over time it has come to also represent the drumming style and the cultural significance associated with it.