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How to pronounce “mbira

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Pronunciation guide for mbira

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of mbira with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Imogen Heap's Extrodinary Career: Past, Present & FutureSo I could have my mbira.
Definition summary
(music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

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How to pronounce mbira

Imogen Heap's Extrodinary Career: Past, Present & Future

So I could have my mbira.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “mbira

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.

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