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🪈🪈 Slotted Drum Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1FA88

A percussion instrument emoji.

Released in The 🪈 Slotted Drum emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0, released in March 2020, and added to Emoji 13.0 the same year.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🪈 Slotted Drum emoji represents a type of percussion instrument, traditionally made from wood, with slits carved into its surface to create different pitches when struck. It can be used in conversations to symbolize music, traditional rituals, cultural practices, drumming, or even to express excitement and celebration that involves dancing or rhythmic movement."

Symbolism

Connection to traditional music and cultural events.
Represents rhythm, beats, and dynamic energy.
Symbol of ceremonial and ritualistic important practices that use drumming.

Common Usage Scenarios

When discussing musical performances, especially those involving percussion instruments.
Celebrating cultural heritage related to drumming or rituals.
Expressing excitement or hype with sound and movement.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Cannot wait for tonight’s concert! 🪈🥁🎶

The drumming circle was so powerful and inspiring! 🪈🪘💫

Let’s get the party started with some awesome beats! 🪈🎉💃

Practicing my drumming skills for the cultural show 🪈!

I love the deep, resonant sound of traditional instruments like the slotted drum 🪈.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

🪈 is best used in contexts involving music and traditional instruments.
It may be used metaphorically to suggest rhythm or timing in non-musical contexts, e.g., ‘we are in sync like a perfectly timed beat 🪈’.
Avoid overusing 🪈 in non-musical contexts, as its meaning may become unclear.