coastal [noun]

Qaswida

Maana (Definition)

Classical Swahili Islamic praise poetry sung rhythmically during religious and cultural celebrations.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Islamic devotional poem / Swahili coastal chant

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ngoma za dini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic qasida via Coastal Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Vijana waliimba qaswida nzuri kwenye sherehe ya Maulidi."

Translation: The youth sang a beautiful Islamic chant at the Maulidi celebration.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kasida Tambo za mashairi Utenzi