coastal [noun]

Gaguro

Maana (Definition)

Heavy brass anklets with internal loose pebbles worn by Swahili dancers to create rhythmic sound.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

traditional brass dance anklet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gaguro

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Ethnomusicology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wavazi walivaa gaguro zilizotoa sauti nzuri wakati wa ngoma."

Translation: Dancers wore brass anklets that produced beautiful rhythmic sounds during the performance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kikuku Ngomani Pambo