mahadhi

How to say it

Meaning

The tune and rhythm of a song or a piece of music, and more widely the style or flavor of a kind of music.

Good to know

A ma class noun used in the plural form: mahadhi ya pwani, coastal style music; wimbo wenye mahadhi ya taarab, a song in taarab style. In the sports news Mahadhi is also a surname.

Examples

• Wimbo huu una mahadhi ya muziki wa dansi.This song has the feel of dance music.
• Mahadhi yake matamu yaliwafanya watu wacheze.Its sweet melody made people dance.
• Msanii huyo anachanganya mahadhi ya taarab na bongo fleva.That artist mixes taarab and bongo flava styles.