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coastal [noun]

Zeze ya pwani

Maana (Definition)

Traditional Swahili plucked string musical instrument used in storytelling

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal two-stringed lute

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zeze pwani

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Music
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alipiga zeze ya pwani akiimba ngano za kale"

Translation: The elder played the coastal two-stringed lute while singing ancient tales

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
chombo muziki
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