conga

3 definitions • 3 examples

a Latin American dance in which a chain of people hold each other around the waist and follow the leader around using simple steps and kicks:

Ecstatic fans did the conga in celebration.

a piece of music for the conga

a tall, thin drum that is played with the hands and used in Latin American music:

He played conga on Jay and the Americans' "She Cried".

A pair of conga drums were among the instruments on display.