Dumbek
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dumbek is a noun meaning A Middle Eastern goblet drum.
Meaning
A Middle Eastern goblet drum.
Example Sentences
Behind her, a band of drummers hesitated in mid-beat over now-silent dumbeks.
Dumbek are used in a wide range of ensembles in both classical and folk music.
The Middle Eastern jar shaped drum generally referred to as the dumbek is gaining enormous popularity among today's hand percussionists.
Word Forms
- dumbeks
- dumbec
- dumbeg
- dumbelek
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include darbuka, darabukka, dubki, darbukah, tombak, darbouka.
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