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- Shamisen - Wikipedia
The shamisen (三味線), also known as sangen (三絃) or samisen (all meaning "three strings"), is a three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument derived from the Chinese instrument sanxian It is played with a plectrum called a bachi
- About Shamisen - Japanese Traditional Music
Relatively a new instrument, brought from China to Japan during the 16th century, the Shamisen is one of Japan’s most popular traditional string instruments
- What is a Shamisen? The Traditional Japanese Instrument Explained
The shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument with a distinctive sound, featuring a three-stringed lute-like body, a stretched animal skin covering, and a long neck
- The Shamisen: Japan’s Iconic Three-Stringed Instrument
The Shamisen is a traditional Japanese three-stringed instrument known for its distinctive sound and versatility Originating in Japan in the 16th century, the Shamisen has become an integral part of various forms of Japanese music, from classical performances to folk songs
- Samisen | Traditional, Three-String Shamisen | Britannica
Samisen, long-necked fretless Japanese lute The instrument has a small square body with a catskin front and back, three twisted-silk strings, and a curved-back pegbox with side pegs It is played with a large plectrum; different types of plectrums produce distinct tone colours for specific types
- The Shamisen, the Resonance of Traditional Japan — Deeper Japan
Though of ancient origins, the sounds of the shamisen ring out in modern times, in both Japan and beyond Its wide range and unique sound give this instrument the ability to adapt to new genres of music as well as find its place in modern visual media
- Shamisen — Google Arts Culture
The shamisen is a stringed instrument and one of the traditional musical instruments of Japan It comprises a wooden body covered with animal or synthetic skin and a long neck on
- Shamisen Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument History and Technique . . .
The shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument known for its distinctive sound and versatility in various cultural contexts Originating from China, the shamisen has evolved over centuries to become an integral part of Japanese music and theater
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