1. a drum of African origin, typically cylindrical and played with the hands
Usage: often used in plural or in musical contexts
2. a lively dance of Cuban origin, or the music for this dance
Usage: also called conga; often capitalized when referring to the dance

Examples

• The band's percussionist played a rhythmic solo on the congo.
• She learned to play the congo in her music class.
• The congo drums added an authentic Caribbean sound to the performance.
• At the festival, dancers performed the congo in colorful costumes.
• He bought a pair of congos to practice Latin rhythms at home.