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Koto

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A special ward in Tokyo prefecture, Japan.
Noun
  1. 1
    A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.

    "Seated on the soft carpet with their drinks, they listened to a recording of koto, Japanese thirteen-string harp."

  2. 2
    Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers wordnet

Etymology

From Japanese 箏 (koto).

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