noun
- Plural of djembe; goblet-shaped drums with a single head, traditionally from West Africa, played with bare hands.
Usage: Also spelled 'jembes' or 'jembes'.; Commonly used in world music, percussion ensembles, and drum circles.
Examples
- The percussion ensemble featured three djembes played in rhythmic harmony.
- She learned to play djembes at the community music center.
- The drum circle included djembes, frame drums, and other hand percussion instruments.
- Traditional West African djembes are often carved from single pieces of wood.
- He brought his djembes to the world music festival.