- m|bi|ra
- m|bi|ra «ehm BIHR uh», noun.an African musical instrument consisting of a hollow piece of wood, usually about eight inches long, with metal strips, inserted lengthwise, that vibrate when played with the thumb. The instrument is tuned to play tribal music while held in both hands with the palms upward.╂[< a Bantu word]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.