kalimba
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kalimba
1950–55; the instrument's name in a number of Bantu languages of East Africa, e.g., Bisa, Lala (Zambia), Tumbuka, Nyanja (Malawi); cf. marimba
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He scored the opening scenes, which paint a portrait of the vibrant, thriving Dahomey village, with African pastorale — bouncing a string orchestra along with a gentle groove on regional instruments including kalimba and kora.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022
El’Zabar put down strong polyrhythms — sometimes at the drum kit, but more often with kalimba or cajón and a set of bells he attaches to his foot.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2022
At one point you also hear a kalimba and berimbau and didgeridoo all at the same time.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2019
He’s stepped away from the drums to focus on other instruments, including the bolon, an African harp, and the kalimba, a finger piano.
From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2017
A woman in white hurries to the door, believing against all reason that she has just heard the ailing President playing a song on the kalimba.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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