mbira

mbira is a lamellophone or type of musical instrument.

Also recorded as African hand piano; hand piano; kisaanj; likembe; nsansi; sansa.

Overview

Family of African lamellophones with metal or wooden tines on a resonating body, plucked with thumbs and fingers; especially associated with the Shona people of Zimbabwe, where it holds deep spiritual significance.

In detail

It is associated with Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Mbira”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1467960: mbira

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