cajon

/kəˈhoʊn/
noun
  1. A box-shaped percussion instrument played by slapping the front or sides with the hands, originally from Peru.
    • The drummer sat on a cajon and played a lively rhythm for the folk song.
    • The street performer used a cajon instead of a full drum set.
    • She learned to play the cajon in her music class because it was portable and fun.
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