Masenqo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masenqo is a noun meaning A single-stringed bowed lute commonly used by Ethiopian azmaris.
Meaning
A single-stringed bowed lute commonly used by Ethiopian azmaris.
Example Sentences
The masenqo also accompanies, though played outside the church, the celebration of Epiphany (Temquat), which is the most important and holiest holiday of the Ethopian Orthodox Church.
His playing, full of clustered filigree and loosely rendered rhythms, nods toward Ethiopia’s tradition of solitary folk playing, typically on the krar or the masinko, both stringed instruments.
Word Forms
- masenqos
- masinko
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include azmari, xalam, zeze, buzuq, mizmar, nyatiti.
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