Kirundi
imiduri
Word parts: imi-duri
ee-mee-DOO-ree
How to say it
Kirundiimiduriee-mee-DOO-reesoon
Englishmonochord instrumentssoon
Frenchinstruments monocordessoon
Meaning
Traditional single-stringed musical instruments, monochords.
Good to know
plural of umuduri (umu-/imi- class); rare, used mainly in discussions of traditional music.
Examples
- Imiduri ikoreshwa mu ndirimbo za kera.Monochords are used in old songs.
- Ese hari imiduri iracari mu kigo c'umuco?Are there still monochords in the cultural center?
- Imiduri ntikiboneka cane muri iki gihe.Monochords are not found much these days.
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