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 …

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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 …

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.

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 …

Nov 5, 2024 · 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 …

Koto Description The koto is a thirteen-string zither, approximately 190 cm long and 25 cm wide (75 inches long and 10 inches wide).

Few instruments embody the grace and refinement of Japanese culture quite like the koto (箏). With its long, polished wooden body and shimmering strings, this traditional zither has been …

Jun 12, 2025 · The koto is a traditional Japanese string instrument that has been an integral part of Japan’s cultural heritage for centuries. This fascinating instrument, with its long wooden …

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