1. a West African stringed instrument with a large gourd resonator and many strings, played by plucking
Usage: also called a harp-lute; traditional instrument from Mali, Senegal, and neighboring regions

Examples

• The musician played a beautiful melody on the kora.
• The kora is an important part of West African musical tradition.
• She learned to play the kora from her grandmother.
• The kora's sound is often described as warm and resonant.
• Many griots use the kora to accompany storytelling and song.