Bongo (noun)

A pair of small drums of Afro-Cuban origin, played with the hands.

Origin:

From kikongo mbongo, the name of the drums.

Examples:

1. The musician played a lively rhythm on the bongos.
2. He practiced his bongo skills every day.
3. Bongo drums are a popular instrument in Latin music.
4. The bongo player sat in the corner, keeping time for the dancers.
5. The band featured a bongo player as part of the percussion section.