The tambora (from the Spanish word tambor, meaning "drum") is a two headed drum. In many countries, and especially in the Dominican Republic, tamboras were made from salvaged rum barrels. Performers on the tambora are referred to as tamboreros. There are different types of tamboras, including: *

Tambora (Dominican drum) The Dominican ''tambora'' (from the Spanish word ''tambor'', meaning "drum") is a two headed drum played in merengue music. In many countries, especially the Dominican Republic, tamboras were made from salvaged rum barrels. Tambora players are c ...

, an Afro-Caribbean percussion instrument * Tambora (Argentinian drum), a percussion instrument * Tambora (Bolivian drum), a percussion instrument *

Tambora (Colombian drum) Cumbia () is a folkloric genre and dance from Colombia.Cheville, Lila, Festivals and Dances of Panama, Panamá: Litho Impresora Panamá, 1977. 187 p.; 22 cm. Page 128-133 The cumbia is the most representative dance of the coastal region in Colo ...

, a percussion instrument * Tambora (Mexican drum), a percussion instrument * Tambora (Panamanian drum), a percussion instrument * Tambora (Venezuelan drum), a percussion instrument

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