misonde

How to say it

Meaning

Large drums used in traditional ceremonies and music.

Good to know

plural of msonde (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Misonde ilipigwa usiku kucha wakati wa sherehe.Drums were played all night during the ceremony.
• Je, misonde hii imetengenezwa kwa ngozi ya mnyama gani?What animal hide are these drums made from?
• Misonde haikupigwa kwa sababu ya msiba.The drums were not played because of the mourning.
• Wachezaji watapiga misonde kwenye tamasha la kesho.Performers will play the drums at tomorrow's festival.