mpigi

How to say it

Meaning

a person who strikes or beats something, such as a drum or other instrument; one who hits.

Good to know

Agent noun from -piga (to hit, to strike, to play a percussion instrument); mpiga ngoma means 'drummer.'.

Examples

• Mpigi ngoma alicheza vizuri sherehe nzima.The drummer played well throughout the celebration.
• Je, ni nani mpigi bora wa ngoma kijijini?Who is the best drummer in the village?
• Hakuwa mpigi hodari wa ngoma.He was not a skilled drummer.
• Mpigi huyo atacheza tena kesho.That drummer will perform again tomorrow.