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. It is used in the Dominican musical style merengue, and the Venezuelan gaita. Drum carried by John Unger, Company B, 40th Regiment New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Mozart Regiment, December 20, 1863 Several American Indian-style drums for sale at the National Museum of the American Indian. ... Afro-Caribbean may refer to: the British Afro-Caribbean community other members of the African diaspora in or from the Carribean This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Africa (disambiguation). ... The Buxton Memorial Fountain, celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, London. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of Earth; the term continent here referring to a cultural and political distinction, rather than a physiographic one, thus leading to various perspectives about Europes precise borders. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Colonialism. ... United States is the current Good Article Collaboration of the week! Please help to improve this article to the highest of standards. ... Rituals was an American soap opera that ran in syndication from September 1984 to September 1985 in 260 25 minutes episodes. ... Merengue is a type of lively, joyful music and dance that comes from the Dominican Republic. ... Gaita is a musical style that originated in the region surrounding Maracaibo in Venezuela. ...