The koto (箏 or 琴) is a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument, and the national instrument of Japan. It is derived from the Chinese zheng and se, and similar to the Mongolian yatga, the …

koto, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long.

Through the 21st century and beyond, the koto continues its traditional music heritage with singing, while also functioning as a versatile instrument capable of enhancing rock, jazz, and …

The koto is one of the most popular traditional instruments in Japan and one of the best known outside of that country. Although many people think of it as an ancient instrument whose music …

The koto is a thirteen-string zither, approximately 190 cm long and 25 cm wide (75 inches long and 10 inches wide). The koto sounds as written, and it is tuned to an A-430Hz. The strings …

The koto (Japanese: 箏, Sino-Japanese reading "sō"; more commonly, though not quite correctly, the character 琴, Sino-Japanese reading "kin" is used) is a traditional stringed musical …

Japanese music - Koto, Traditional, Folk: The koto, a 13-stringed zither with movable bridges, has been mentioned as one of the basic instruments of the court ensembles as well as a common …

2024年11月5日 · The Koto is one of Japan’s most cherished traditional instruments. Its elegant shape and rich sound have captivated audiences for centuries. Known for its resemblance to a …

2023年7月16日 · The koto is a Japanese instrument, though it has roots in Chinese and Korean cultures. The koto we know and love today is derived from the Chinese zheng and the se . It …

The koto is one of the traditional Japanese instruments. The present form of the 13-string koto originated from the instrument that came from China in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. It was …