Swahili
msonde
m-SON-de
How to say it
Swahilimsondem-SON-desoon
Englishdrumsoon
Frenchtamboursoon
Meaning
a large drum used in traditional ceremonies and music.
Good to know
(mi-) msonde (large drum)
Examples
- Waliupiga msonde wakati wa sherehe.They beat the large drum during the celebration.
- Msonde ule una sauti nzito.That drum has a deep sound.
- Vijana walibeba msonde hadi uwanjani.The young men carried the drum to the field.
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