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sekere

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A musical instrument consisting of a gourd surrounded by a net of beads.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The sekere may be twisted, shaken or slapped to produce a subtle variety of effects.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Yoruba ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: xequeré — musical instrument
  • French: chekeré — musical instrument
  • Portuguese: xequerê — musical instrument
  • Spanish: chekeré — musical instrument
  • Yoruba: ṣẹ̀kẹ̀rẹ̀ — musical instrument