Synonyms for mbira
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Forms
- Plural
- mbiras → sanzas…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mbira | rising | |
| sanza | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sanza
In other languages
- Français
- mbira