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bata.

A ceremonial double-headed drum played in triplet in the religion of santería, especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico, originally from the Yoruba of Nigeria.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A ceremonial double-headed drum played in triplet in the religion of santería, especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico, originally from the Yoruba of Nigeria.

Where this word comes from

From Yoruba bàtá.

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