Definitions of "Abeng"

1. Abeng (Noun)

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The abeng is a cow horn instrument used by the Maroons for communication and music. It was used to signal to each other during wars and to summon villagers for ceremonies. The abeng is still used in Maroon villages today.

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Other Definitions of "Abeng"

2. Abeng (Noun)

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Maroon cow-horn instrument

Example Sentences

Patois: Di maroon dem use to blow di abeng as a signal.
English: The maroons blew the abeng as a signal.

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Bangle , Claat , Ting , Macka ,

posted by anonymous on December 9, 2013

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