conga

noun

con·ga | \ˈkäŋ-gə

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Definition of conga

1 : a Cuban dance of African origin involving three steps followed by a kick and performed by a group usually in single file

2 : a tall barrel-shaped or tapering drum of Afro-Cuban origin that is played with the hands

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Other orchestra members are conga player and percussionist Willie Vazquez, drum and timbales player Rob Castaneda, bassist Art Lopez and keyboardist Jimmy Hernandez. — Bob Kostanczuk, Post-Tribune, "Latin Satin Soul performs at free Whiting concert series," 12 July 2018 Russell neighborhood’s Sheppard Park just got a $600,000 makeover complete with a sprayground, new restrooms, benches and toy conga drums. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, "OMG. It's hot outside. So here are 5 new places to beat the heat.," 3 July 2018 The queen of conga has joined brothers Ozzie and Will Areu as a partner and executive team member of their Atlanta studio called Areu Bros, according to Variety. — Johnny Diaz, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Gloria Estefan joins Areu brothers in production studio in Atlanta," 29 June 2018 The conga drumming is both intense and introspective. — Tiffany Martinbrough, New York Times, "Going With the Flow (and the Drumbeat, Too)," 29 Mar. 2018 And the periodic appearance of a very young conga practitioner (Jordan Vergara on opening night) provides a fun jolt. — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, "At the Hippodrome, a propulsive journey through the career of Gloria Estefan in 'On Your Feet'," 7 June 2018 Like the one Orioles starter Dylan Bundy suffered Tuesday night. Bundy’s start against the Kansas City Royals was not only bad enough to get the conga-line GIF treatment, but also an offer of help from the Looney Tunes Twitter account itself. — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, "How bad was Dylan Bundy's start? Even Looney Tunes offered the Orioles help," 8 May 2018 Members of the Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association will present the colors, and the Sam Houston High School Drumline will lead guests to a reception in conga-style lines. — Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, "St. Philip’s will mark the Tricentennial with a celebration on the East Side," 2 May 2018 The title track from Washington's forthcoming album runs nearly 10 minutes and opens with brass and a deep conga and shaker rhythm. — Randall Roberts, latimes.com, "California Sounds: Listen to new tracks from L.A.-area artists playing Coachella," 13 Apr. 2018

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conga

noun

English Language Learners Definition of conga

: a dance in which people follow each other in a long, curving line

: a tall drum that is shaped like a barrel and played with the hands

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