utunzi
oo-TOO-nzee
How to say it
Swahiliutunzioo-TOO-nzee
Englishcomposition (of songs, poems, books)
Frenchcomposition (de chansons, de poèmes)
Meaning
The work and skill of composing songs, poems, plays or other literary works, and the quality of what is composed.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kutunga, to compose; the composer is mtunzi. Utunzi wa nyimbo, songwriting. Do not confuse it with utunzaji, looking after.
Examples
- Utunzi wa wimbo huu ni wa msanii mwenyewe.This song was composed by the artist himself.
- Alishinda tuzo kwa utunzi wake wa mashairi.She won an award for her poetry writing.
- Muziki mzuri unaanza na utunzi mzuri.Good music starts with good songwriting.
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