bendi

How to say it

Meaning

A group of musicians who play and sing together, often with instruments such as guitars and drums.

Good to know

A noun of the n class, the same in the plural (bendi hizi). Bendi ya muziki wa dansi is a dance band, and kupiga live na bendi is to perform live with a band.

Examples

• Bendi hiyo itatumbuiza kwenye harusi yetu.That band will perform at our wedding.
• Alijiunga na bendi ya kanisa akiwa mdogo.He joined the church band when he was young.
• Bendi za zamani zilipiga muziki wa rumba.Old bands played rumba music.