Long drum emoji meaning

The long drum emoji shows a traditional hand-played drum often seen in many types of music around the world. Its tall and slightly narrow shape reminds people of instruments like congas or other similar drums used in African, Latin, or Afro-Cuban music. This drum is not just about music; it carries cultural significance and is often linked to celebrations and artistic expression. In messages, this emoji is a fun way to add a sense of rhythm, energy, or appreciation for different musical styles and traditions.

The long drum emoji was approved in Unicode 13.0 and added in Emoji 13.0, see related proposal L2/19090