Kirundi
umutimbo
Word parts: umu-timbo
oo-moo-TEEM-bo
How to say it
Kirundiumutimbooo-moo-TEEM-bosoon
Englishtraditional drummer "one who hits hard"soon
Frenchtambourinairesoon
Meaning
a traditional drummer, especially one known for powerful drumming.
Good to know
the name reflects an old description of drummers as 'those who strike hard'.
Examples
- Umutimbo yavuze ingoma ku muhango wa cami.The drummer played the royal drums at the ceremony.
- Abatimbo bakunze kwigisha abato gukubita ingoma.Traditional drummers often teach the young to play the drums.
- Umutimbo mukuru niwe atangura umuziki.The lead drummer is the one who starts the music.
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