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Biwa
The biwa is a Japanese lute with four strings that produces deep, resonant tones. It's central to Japanese classical music and has a distinctive pear-shaped body.
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Overview
The biwa is a Japanese lute with four strings that produces deep, resonant tones. It's central to Japanese classical music and has a distinctive pear-shaped body.
Cultural Context
Central to Japanese classical music, representing the elegance of Japanese tradition
Famous Players
Kinshi Tsuruta
Katsura Beicho
Kineya Seiichi
Fun Fact
The biwa has four strings and is played with a large pick called a bachi.
Quick Facts
Origin
Japan
Era
Central to Japanese classical music, representing the elegance of Japanese tradition
Difficulty
Advanced
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