Japanese Traditional Musical Instruments

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Which Japanese instrument is known as the 'big fat drum'?

Odaiko

What is the main feature of the Koto instrument?

Plucking using picks

What is the function of the Nokan in Japanese music?

Melodic instrument used in noh

Which Japanese instrument is specifically associated with the goddess of music, benten?

<p>Shakuhachi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of the Shinobue instrument?

<p>High pitch sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Biwa instrument contribute to in Japanese culture?

<p>Narrative storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the Shakuhachi instrument?

<p>It is a double reed Japanese flute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is a Japanese shortnecked fretted lute, often used in narrative storytelling?

<p>Biwa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Hichiriki in Japanese music?

<p>It is a double reed Japanese flute</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is specifically associated with the goddess of music, benten?

<p>Koto</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Taiko in Japanese music?

<p>A broad range percussion instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is a parallel bamboo flute and the only melodic instrument used in noh?

<p>Nokan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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