Bata
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bata is a noun meaning A ceremonial double-headed drum played in triplet in the religion of santería, especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico, originally from the Yoruba of Nigeria.
Meaning
A ceremonial double-headed drum played in triplet in the religion of santería, especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico, originally from the Yoruba of Nigeria.
Example Sentences
Two guitars, bata, bass drum and tambourine.
Five drummers in front setting the dance—three beating barrel drums, a fourth beating a double-skin bata, and the fifth beating four small bata tied together.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bus, tambora, bongo, bemba, conga, candombe.
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