noun
- Plural of kora; a West African stringed instrument with a large gourd resonator and many strings, played by plucking.
Usage: Often used in ethnomusicology and world music contexts; The singular form is 'kora'
Examples
- The musician played several koras during the world music festival.
- Koras are traditional instruments from Mali and Senegal.
- The sound of koras filled the concert hall with rich, melodic tones.
- She collected different koras from various West African artisans.