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Record 1 2024-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

A Japanese short-necked lute, distinguished by its graceful, pear-shaped body.

CONT

The biwa has a shallow, rounded back and silk strings(usually four or five) attached to slender lateral pegs. The instrument is played with a large wedge-shaped plectrum called a bachi.

CONT

It is... notable that a biwa is attributed to the goddess of music(Benzaiten or Saraswati).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
CONT

Benzaiten, la déesse japonaise, est souvent illustrée avec une multitude de symboles. Dans sa main, elle brandit généralement une biwa - un instrument musical traditionnel du Japon. Cela témoigne de son lien profond avec les arts et la mélodie.

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