tumbao in English dictionary tumbao Meanings and definitions of "tumbao" (music) The basic rhythm played on the conga drum and the bass in Afro-Cuban music. noun (music) The basic rhythm played on the conga drum and the bass in Afro-Cuban music. more Grammar and declension of tumbao tumbao ( plural tumbaos) tumbao (plural tumbaos) more Sample sentences with "tumbao" Declension Stem Try again Authors