Shamisen (Noun)
Meaning
A Japanese stringed instrument resembling a banjo with a long neck and three strings and a fretted fingerboard and a rectangular soundbox; played with a plectrum.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The traditional Japanese ensemble was led by a skilled shamisen player whose dramatic performance captivated the audience.
- The musician's fingers danced across the shamisen's fretted fingerboard, creating a mesmerizing melody that echoed through the concert hall.
- In traditional Japanese theater, the shamisen is often used to accompany dramatic scenes, adding a haunting and emotional depth to the performances.
- With its unique, percussive sound, the shamisen added a new dimension to the rock band's experimental music, drawing inspiration from Japan's rich musical heritage.
- As a student of Japanese music, she spent years mastering the complex techniques required to play the shamisen with precision and flair.