impanda
ee-MPAH-ndah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaimpandaee-MPAH-ndahsoon
Englishtrumpet, hornsoon
Frenchtrompette, corsoon
Meaning
A wind instrument blown to make a loud, clear sound, played in bands and choirs; in the Bible, the trumpet that announces great events.
Good to know
Plural impanda, the same form. It is played with kuvuza: kuvuza impanda, to blow the trumpet. It is also found in the names of church choirs, such as Ijwi ry'Impanda.
Examples
- Umusore yavuje impanda abantu bose barakanguka.The young man blew the trumpet and everyone woke up.
- Korali yacu yaguze impanda nshya.Our choir bought a new trumpet.
- Ijwi ry'impanda ryumvikanye kure.The sound of the trumpet was heard far away.
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