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It is onomatopoetic ( from the sound) of rapidly beaten drums- hence Tom-Tom.e first used in Africa. Contrary to a popular idea messages, while in code- are not transmitted, like telegraphic copy- in a series of short and long rolls- it is NOT a direct analogy of Morse Code!
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The word "tom-tom" is an imitation of the sound made by drumming with the hands or sticks on a drum. The term originated in the late 19th century, likely from African languages or imitative origins in Western languages. It is commonly used to describe various types of drums in different cultures.
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