Definition: Berceuse is a musical genre originating from West Africa. It originated in the African region of West Africa, particularly in Senegal and Gambia. Berceuses are characterized by their lively and rhythmic singing, typically accompanied by drums or other percussion instruments. The music often features traditional instruments like the djembe (a type of African bagpipe), the timpani, or the kora (a stringed instrument). Berceuses are often performed in a communal setting where members from