Ngoma drums

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ngoma-drums

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the instrument classification?Percussion instrument, specifically a drum
2. What is the etymological origin?Derived from the Kongo word 'ngoma,' meaning 'drum'
3. What does the word "Ngoma" mean?It comes from the Kongo language and means "drum". In many Bantu cultures it also describes the dance, music, and gatherings that use the drum.
4. How are Ngoma drums used in Bantu societies?They are played at births, marriages, funerals, and other important events. The drum helps people share feelings, talk to spirits, and make decisions together.

Bantu Languages: A large family of languages spoken by Bantu peoples throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Kongo People: An ethnic group primarily residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo, speaking Kongo languages.
Swahili Culture: A vibrant culture of East African coastal communities, characterized by a blend of African, Arab, and European influences.
Ethnomusicology: The scholarly study of music in its cultural and social contexts.