Lexical entry
タンボリン
tanborin
A small, round Brazilian frame drum used in samba and other music.
Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese
Meaning
A small, single-headed frame drum of Portuguese origin, essential in Brazilian music genres like samba and pagode.
- Brazilian frame drum
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