1. Plural of berimbau; a Brazilian percussion instrument consisting of a wooden stick, a metal wire, and a gourd resonator, used especially in capoeira music.
Usage: Portuguese origin; commonly used in Brazilian music and dance contexts

Examples

• The capoeira class opened with the rhythmic sound of berimbaus echoing through the studio.
• Traditional berimbaus are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Brazil.
• The musician played three berimbaus simultaneously to create a complex polyrhythmic pattern.
• Berimbaus are essential instruments in authentic capoeira performances.
• She learned to play the berimbaus as part of her capoeira training.