e/Tambour bélé

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has glosseng: The tambour bélé, tanbou bélé or bélé drum is a drum of Dominica island. It is made of a hallowed tree trunk covered at one mouth by goat skin, stretched with rope and pegs. This membranophone is played by hand and is performed in the bélé dance. The drum rhythm follows the steps of the single dancer who performs in a circle of spectators who form the chorus or chantuelle. In all pieces dancing is directed towards the tambour bélé . The dance bélé is noted for the profound booming drum and vigorous body movement and steps.
lexicalizationeng: tambour bélé
instance of(noun) a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
membranophone, tympan, drum

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