buka.
The short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.
Meaning & usage
The short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.
Where this word comes from
From Javanese [Term?].
A kangaroo-skin cloak traditionally worn by the Noongar people of southwestern Australia.
an inexpensive, quick, road-side restaurant serving Nigerian food.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Yoruba búkà or Hausa búkkàa.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.