Mbira
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mbira is a noun meaning (music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.
Meaning
(music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.
Word Forms
- mbiras
Synonyms for mbira
Depending on context, synonyms include sanza.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ambira, mbila, kalimba, sansa, malimba, sanza.
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