vigoma

How to say it

Meaning

Small drums or tambourines.

Good to know

plural of kigoma (ki-/vi- class); a musical instrument, diminutive form of ngoma.

Examples

• Wachezaji walipiga vigoma kwa mdundo wa haraka.The dancers beat the drums with a fast rhythm.
• Vigoma hivi vimetengenezwa kwa ngozi ya mbuzi.These drums are made of goat skin.
• Je, kuna mafunzo ya kupiga vigoma kijijini?Are there lessons for playing drums in the village?
• Watoto watapewa vigoma vidogo shuleni kujifunza muziki.The children will be given small drums at school to learn music.