bolombatto

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noun

A traditional string instrument of West Africa, consisting of four strings stretched over a gourd.

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nounbolombatto (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralA traditional string instrument of West Africa, consisting of four strings stretched over a gourd.

    He is performing here with his Symmetric Orchestra, an ensemble of West African musicians who play both traditional instruments (kora, balafon, bolombatto, djembe) and slightly more contemporary ones (guitars, keyboards).

    2009 April 17, The New York Times, “Pop Listings”, in New York Times
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