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Noun: thumb piano
  1. An African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines that are plucked with the thumbs, often used in traditional and contemporary African music
    "The musician skilfully played the thumb piano, creating a mesmerizing melody";
    - mbira, kalimba

Derived forms: thumb pianos

Encyclopedia: Thumb piano