A percussion instrument of West African origin, the agogó is essentially a two-note clapperless double-bell, joined by a curved piece of metal and struck by a stick. Used in the African-derived religions of Brazil, it is one of several new percussion instruments introduced to the U.S. by Brazilian musicians during the 1970s.

Afro-Brazilian double bells struck with a stick.

Bell, traditional instrument from Africa, different pitched cowbells played with a stick.

In eager desire; eager; astir.

highly excited