Swahili
chapuo
cha-PU-o
How to say it
Swahilichapuocha-PU-osoon
Englishsmall drumsoon
Frenchpetit tamboursoon
Meaning
a small hand drum used in traditional music.
Good to know
chapuo (small drum)
Examples
- Msanii alipiga chapuo kwenye sherehe.The performer played the small drum at the celebration.
- Chapuo kile kina sauti kali.That small drum has a sharp sound.
- Watoto walijifunza kupiga chapuo shuleni.The children learned to play the small drum at school.
- Alinunua chapuo kwa ajili ya bendi yake.He bought a small drum for his band.
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