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agogo bell

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells, similar to a cowbell, and typically played by striking them with a drumstick.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Portuguese agogô, from Yoruba agogo (“bell”).

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 阿哥哥 (āgēgē) — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells
  • Chinese Mandarin: 阿哥哥鈴 /阿哥哥铃 (āgēgē líng) — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells
  • Irish: agógó — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells
  • Japanese: アゴゴ (agogo) — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells
  • Portuguese: agogô — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells
  • Russian: агого (agogo) — percussion instrument consisting of two or three small conical bells