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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone..
Use biwa when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Biwa means A plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone..
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Use biwa where its definition matches the intended context.
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