coastal [noun]

Tari la arusi

Maana (Definition)

A small wooden tambourine drum beaten during traditional coastal Swahili wedding processions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal wedding tambourine drum

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tari la ngoma

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wanawake walipiga tari la arusi wakimkusanya bibi harusi."

Translation: The women beat the coastal wedding tambourine drum as they escorted the bride.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ngomani Tari Sherehe