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🪘 Long Drum Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Long drum or conga that brings the rhythm to any conversation. These drums are central to Latin American, African, and Caribbean music traditions. People use it for drumming sessions, percussion talk, and whenever the beat drops in a way that demands acknowledgment.
When to Use
Use for drums, percussion, Latin music, or rhythmic beats.
Example Usage
- “Drumming 🪘”
- “Percussion session 🪘”
- “Rhythm time 🪘”
Popular Combinations
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Drum beat
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Dance rhythm
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Festive drumming
How Long Drum looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪘 mean in a text message?▼
Long drum or conga that brings the rhythm to any conversation. These drums are central to Latin American, African, and Caribbean music traditions. People use it for drumming sessions, percussion talk, and whenever the beat drops in a way that demands acknowledgment. Use for drums, percussion, Latin music, or rhythmic beats. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪘 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Long Drum emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪘 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪘?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:long_drum:` to insert the Long Drum emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪘 a newer emoji?▼
The Long Drum emoji was added in Unicode 13.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1fa98
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 13.0
Shortcodes
:long_drum:Keywords
music
When to Use 🪘 Long Drum
Use for drums, percussion, Latin music, or rhythmic beats.
- •Send 🪘 when you want to express or reference "long drum" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪘 in conversations about music to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪘 Long Drum on social media posts, stories, or comments related to long drum
- •Add 🪘 to your username, bio, or status to show your connection to long drum
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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