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How to pronounce “mbira”
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Pronunciation guide for mbira
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of mbira with real speech in context.
- Available examples
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- Real speech example
- Imogen Heap's Extrodinary Career: Past, Present & Future
So I could have my mbira.
- Definition summary
- (music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.
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How to pronounce mbira
Imogen Heap's Extrodinary Career: Past, Present & Future

So I could have my mbira.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “mbira”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.
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