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albamu

ahl-BAH-moo

How to say it

Swahilialbamuahl-BAH-moo
Englishalbum (music)
Frenchalbum (musique)

Meaning

A collection of songs by an artist or a band released together, on a record or online.

Good to know

The plural is the same word (albamu hizi). Kuachia albamu or kuzindua albamu is to release or launch an album; an EP is often called albamu fupi.

Examples

  • Mwanamuziki huyo ametoa albamu mpya.That musician has released a new album.
  • Albamu yake ya kwanza ilipendwa sana.Her first album was very popular.
  • Nyimbo zote za albamu hii ni za injili.All the songs on this album are gospel.

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