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Tambora (Dominican drum)

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The Tambora (from the Spanish word tambor (drum)) is an Afro-Caribbean musical instrument. Its origins came along with the african slaves brought by the europeans during the colonization of America. This musical instrument was used for their traditional cultural rituals.