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koto Definition and Meaning in English (koto definition)

noun
Synonyms:Japanese harpJapanese zither
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Koto definition: The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, resembling a zither, with 13 strings stretched over movable bridges.

Definitions of Koto

  1. 1noun

    The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, resembling a zither, with 13 strings stretched over movable bridges.

Example Sentences

casual

“She learned to play the koto from a young age.”

formal

“The koto's unique sound filled the concert hall.”

Synonyms

Japanese harpJapanese zither

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Koto definition: The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, resembling a zither, with 13 strings stretched over movable bridges.
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'Koto' translates to 'koto' in English. Koto definition: The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, resembling a zither, with 13 strings stretched over movable bridges.
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