- Koto (instrument) - Wikipedia
For every part of the koto, there is a traditional name which connects with the opinion that the body of a koto resembles that of a dragon Thus, the top part is called the "dragon's shell" (竜甲, ryūkō), while the bottom part is called the "dragon's stomach" (竜腹, ryūfuku)
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- Koto | Japanese, 13-string, zither | Britannica
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
- About Koto - Japanese Traditional Music
Possessing a long and storied pedigree, the koto was first introduced to Japan during the 7th and 8th century from China When the koto was first imported to Japan, it was used only by the Japanese court music called “gagaku” (雅楽) The koto used in gagaku is called “gakuso” (楽箏)
- Koto: The Soulful Sounds of Japan’s Ancient Zither
Known for its resemblance to a dragon, the Koto is a long, zither-like instrument with thirteen strings stretched over a hollow body The sound produced by plucking these strings has made the Koto a key feature of Japanese music, from ancient court performances to modern-day compositions
- Koto (musical instrument) - New World Encyclopedia
Miyagi Michio (1894 – 1956) was the first to combine traditional koto music with Western music, and today the koto is often used in non-traditional compositions The koto has a long wooden body and 13 strings, each supported by a movable bridge which determines the pitch and the note
- What is a Koto? - Koto Society
The koto is of Chinese origin and was introduced to Japan around the sixth century, and was originally used exclusively by the Imperial Court By the 17th century, its use became widespread and was enjoyed especially when accompanied by voice, shamisen, or shakuhachi
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