mbiras
/əmˈbɪrəz/
noun
- Musical instruments of African origin, consisting of a set of metal or wooden keys attached to a soundboard, played by plucking with the thumbs; also known as thumb pianos or kalimbas.
- Mbiras are often used in traditional Shona music from Zimbabwe.
- The musician played a soothing melody on the mbiras during the cultural festival.
- She learned to play the mbiras by watching online tutorials.
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