Meaning of the word kalimba in English

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kalimba

US /kəˈlɪm.bə/
UK /kəˈlɪm.bə/

Noun

a musical instrument of African origin, consisting of a wooden board with attached staggered metal tines, played by holding the instrument in the hands and plucking the tines with the thumbs

Example:
She played a soothing melody on the kalimba.
The sound of the kalimba is often described as ethereal and bell-like.