[folk and popular drum] The bombo is the kind of drum used in performances of the Puerto Rican musical tradition. More specifically, a bombo or tambora is the denomination in Spanish-Portuguese speaking countries for a bass tone membranophone of smaller dimensiones than the orchestral bass drum. Its frame can be made of wood or steel and is... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombo_(folk_and_popular_drum)
[musical] Bombo is a Broadway musical with a book and lyrics by Harold R. Atteridge and music by Sigmund Romberg. Produced by Lee Shubert and J. J. Shubert, the Broadway production, staged by J. C. Huffman, opened on October 6, 1921 at the Jolson Theatre, where it ran for 219 performances. The cast included Al Jolson and Janet Adair. The mu... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombo_(musical)
(from the article `Jolson, Al`) ...Lew Dockstader`s minstrel troupe in 1909. He became a popular New York entertainer and singer, being featured in the musicals La Belle Paree ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/89
large sheepskin drum. from Spain and South America. The latin American type is made from a hollowed tree, and played with a stick and a mallet. Found on http://www.hobgoblin-usa.com/info/glossary.htm