berimbau

noun

be·​rim·​bau
bā-ˈrēm-ˌbau̇
: a musical instrument of Brazil that consists of a gourd resonator and a single string which is struck with a stick

Word History

Etymology

Brazilian Portuguese, from Portuguese, Jew's harp

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of berimbau was in 1964

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“Berimbau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berimbau. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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