Database: Koto - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 19:20, 21 June 2025

2025-06-21T19:20:23Z

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	"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.		"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.

imported>Lady Kyashira at 14:12, 7 April 2025

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	"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.		"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.

imported>Darman36: Per WP, musician holds 3x picks called "tsume" in their playing hand

2025-04-01T03:36:51Z

Per WP, musician holds 3x picks called "tsume" in their playing hand

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	"Koto" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in Japan used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, half-tube zither instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from China sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several ~~Asian~~ countries.		"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.

	The koto was once played by aristocrats as part of the gagaku musical style for the Imperial Court. Musicians often trained the youngest members of their families on the instrument. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was used alone and as an accompaniment to Buddhist ritual chanting. As the koto grew in popularity as a solo instrument, new musical styles began to develop with some even adding vocals. The instrument eventually found its way into the homes ofthe rising commercial class, where it was considered a sign of refinement. During the Edo period, the koto became a favorite instrument of urban merchants.		The koto was once played by aristocrats as part of the {{Wiki\|gagaku}} musical style for the {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|Imperial Court}}. Musicians often trained the youngest members of their families on the instrument. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was used alone and as an accompaniment to [[Buddhism\|Buddhist]] ritual chanting. As the koto grew in popularity as a solo instrument, new musical styles began to develop with some even adding vocals. The instrument eventually found its way into the homes ofthe rising [[Merchant\|commercial]] class, where it was considered a sign of refinement. During the {{Wiki\|Edo period}}, the koto became a favorite instrument of urban merchants.

	The soundboard is made of hollowed ~~paulownia~~ wood. The musician plucks the strings with three fingers of his right hand, using a plectrum or pick. The koto became obsolete during medieval times due to the complex playing style required and expensive cost. However, the koto experienced a renaissance at the end of the Edo period. Sometime later, more strings were added to the instrument sometimes known as the "Japanese harp," bringing the total to 13.		The soundboard is made of hollowed {{Wiki\|Paulownia tomentosa\|Paulownia}} [[wood]]. The musician plucks the strings with three fingers of his right hand, using a {{Wiki\|Fingerpick\|plectrum}} or [[wikt:爪\|pick]]. The koto became obsolete during [[Middle Ages\|medieval times]] due to the complex playing style required and expensive cost. However, the koto experienced a renaissance at the end of the Edo period. Sometime later, more strings were added to the instrument sometimes known as the "Japanese harp," bringing the total to 13.
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:Koto}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Koto}}

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2025-03-30T14:00:40Z

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"Koto" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in Japan used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, half-tube zither instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from China sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several Asian countries.

The koto was once played by aristocrats as part of the gagaku musical style for the Imperial Court. Musicians often trained the youngest members of their families on the instrument. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was used alone and as an accompaniment to Buddhist ritual chanting. As the koto grew in popularity as a solo instrument, new musical styles began to develop with some even adding vocals. The instrument eventually found its way into the homes ofthe rising commercial class, where it was considered a sign of refinement. During the Edo period, the koto became a favorite instrument of urban merchants.

The soundboard is made of hollowed paulownia wood. The musician plucks the strings with three fingers of his right hand, using a plectrum or pick. The koto became obsolete during medieval times due to the complex playing style required and expensive cost. However, the koto experienced a renaissance at the end of the Edo period. Sometime later, more strings were added to the instrument sometimes known as the "Japanese harp," bringing the total to 13.
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[[Category:Database: Music and Arts]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Koto}}

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	[[File:ACSH DB Koto.png\|thumb\|250px]]		[[File:ACSH DB Koto.png\|thumb\|250px]]
	"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.		"{{Wiki\|Koto (instrument)\|Koto}}" was initially a general term for all stringed instruments in [[Japan]] used during exorcism rites. In time, it came to be used for a specific type of plucked, {{Wiki\|Tube zither\|half-tube zither}} instrument, measuring approximately 1.80 meters in length with seven strings. Arriving from [[China]] sometime during the late 7th or early 8th century, many versions of the koto have existed in several [[Asia]]n countries.