1. Plural of mbira; African musical instruments consisting of metal or wooden strips attached to a resonating body, played by plucking with the thumbs.
Usage: Also called thumb pianos or finger pianos; Primarily associated with sub-Saharan African music traditions

Examples

• The musician played several mbiras during the world music festival.
• Mbiras are traditional instruments in Zimbabwe and other African countries.
• The rhythmic sounds of mbiras filled the concert hall.
• She learned to play mbiras as part of her ethnomusicology studies.
• Different mbiras produce varying tones depending on their construction and materials.