Swahili
marimba
ma-RIM-ba
How to say it
Swahilimarimbama-RIM-basoon
Englishmarimbasoon
Frenchmarimbasoon
Meaning
a wooden percussion instrument with tuned bars, played like a xylophone.
Good to know
a traditional musical instrument found across parts of East and Southern Africa.
Examples
- Wanamuziki walipiga marimba wakati wa sherehe.The musicians played the marimba during the celebration.
- Anajua kupiga marimba vizuri.He knows how to play the marimba well.
- Sauti ya marimba ilijaza ukumbi.The sound of the marimba filled the hall.
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