zambomba

[θamˈbomba]

zambomba Definition

• 1. a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder with a drumhead at one end, played by striking it with a stick or hand while rotating it
• 2. a Christmas musical gathering in Spain where people play zambombas and sing villancicos

Using zambomba: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "zambomba" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The zambomba is a traditional instrument in Andalusian music.

• Example

  We went to a zambomba last night and sang Christmas carols.

Phrases with zambomba

• tocar la zambomba

  to play the zambomba

  Example

  Vamos a tocar la zambomba en la fiesta de Navidad. (Let's play the zambomba at the Christmas party.)

• zambomba flamenca

  a type of zambomba used in flamenco music

  Example

  The zambomba flamenca is a popular instrument in flamenco music.

• villancicos y zambombas

  Christmas carols and zambombas

  Example

  En España, es tradicional cantar villancicos y tocar zambombas en Navidad. (In Spain, it's traditional to sing Christmas carols and play zambombas during Christmas.)

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Summary: zambomba in Brief

A 'zambomba' [θamˈbomba] is a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder with a drumhead at one end, played by striking it with a stick or hand while rotating it. It is also a Christmas musical gathering in Spain where people play zambombas and sing villancicos. The zambomba is a traditional instrument in Andalusian music.