Koto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Koto is a noun meaning (music) 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.
Meaning
(music) 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.
Example Sentences
Seated on the soft carpet with their drinks, they listened to a recording of koto, Japanese thirteen-string harp.
Word Forms
- kotos
Related Words
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