"dun dun" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dun duns [plural]
Etymology: From Yoruba dùndún. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yo|dùndún}} Yoruba dùndún Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} dun dun (plural dun duns)
  1. (music) A double-headed African drum. Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Percussion instruments Synonyms: dundun, dunun, doundoun, jun-jun, djun-djun

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