Kirundi
umuduri
Word parts: umu-duri
oo-moo-DOO-ree
How to say it
Kirundiumudurioo-moo-DOO-reesoon
Englishmonochord instrumentsoon
Frenchinstrument monocordesoon
Meaning
a traditional single-stringed musical instrument, a monochord.
Good to know
class 3/4, plural imiduri; traditional Burundian instrument.
Examples
- Uwo mucuraranzi araciza umuduri neza.That harper plays the monochord well.
- Umuduri ufise ijwi ryiza.The monochord has a beautiful sound.
- Abasaza ni bo bakina umuduri cyane.It's mostly elders who play the monochord.
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