Mbube Definition

noun

A style of a cappella originating in Zululand.

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Origin of Mbube

  • Zulu imbube (“lion”) (uyimbube (“you are a lion”)).

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Mbube Sentence Examples

  • The best known is mbube, which features intricate melodies and booming vocals, usually performed by a group.

  • Another sub-genre, isikhwela jo, favored harsh, staccato vocals over mbube's softer melodies and fell out of favor in the 1940s.

  • Both of these sub-genres are closely tied to mbube.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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