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mbiraor thumb pianoAfrican musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal or bamboo tongues attached to a board or resonator. The tongues are depressed and released with the thumbs and fingers to produce melodies and song accompaniments. The mbira dates to at least the 16th century in Africa, and it was imported to Latin America by slaves. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The Mujuru family specializes in the 22- to 25-key mbira dzavadzimu (`mbira of the ancestral spirits'), which is played in spirt possession ceremonies. Magaya plays the mbira dzavadzimu, a 22- to 24-key instrument. |
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