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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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.

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 …

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 …

The koto, a type of Japanese zither, is the most popular Japanese musical instrument. The character [琴], read as ‘koto’, is used to refer to the Japanese zither. The koto was introduced …

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 20, 2025 · The Koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, holds a significant place in the cultural tapestry of Japan. With its long, elegant body and distinct sound, the Koto is not …

7 hours ago · koto (plural kotos) (music) A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board …

The koto sounds as written, and it is tuned to an A-430Hz. The strings are numbered from the lowest (first string - outer) to the highest (thirteenth string - the inner, closest to the musician).