The koto (箏 or 琴) is a Japanese plucked half-tube zither instrument, and the national instrument of Japan. It is derived from the Chinese zheng and se, and similar to the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and ajaeng, the Vietnamese đàn …

Feb 17, 2015 · Comparing the Japanese Koto and the Chinese Guzheng reveals more similarities than differences. Both have clear, and sharp sound. In addition, unlike the hand controlled tuning pegs of a violin, they have a tuning mechanism for tightening and …

Koto, one of Steelite International’s most unique ranges, was designed in collaboration with world renowned chef David Kinch. The inspiration was drawn from ancient Japanese Tenmoku Glazes. These beautiful glazes vary subtly in texture and tone from piece to piece embodying the craft of the traditional potter.

Chinese musicians brought the koto to Japan from China in the Nara Period (710-794) as one instrument of the gagaku (court music) ensemble. By the mid-17th century the kotogagaku ensemble as a solo instrument to accompany songs.

Koto came to Japan from China in ~700 CE. That instrument was the Tang Dynasty zheng. Since then sizes of koto have ranged from 13-30 strings, 69-240 cm long, and 22-50 cm wide.

The koto (Japanese: 箏, Sino-Japanese reading "sō"; more commonly, though not quite correctly, the character 琴, Sino-Japanese reading "kin" is used) is a traditional stringed musical instrument resembling a zither. The koto was introduced to Japan from China in the early Nara period (710 – 784), and is largely derived from the Chinese ...

The koto is a plucked zither, characterized by its long, convex body crafted from paulownia wood. Its strings, traditionally made of silk, are stretched across movable bridges known as ji, allowing for precise tuning and tonal variations.

The koto is a chordophone derived from the Guzheng, an ancient traditional Chinese instrument. Its history is fascinating and intricate, and its design is highly elegant. It was introduced to Japan during the Nara period, between 710 and 784.

The koto, derived from China, consists of seven strings and was primarily used in court music during the Nara period. In contrast, the sō was introduced from China in the 9th century and developed as gagaku and folk music.

Koto. Koto takes its inspiration from ancient Japanese Tenmoku glazes. These beautiful glazes vary subtly in texture and tone from piece to piece and embody the craft of the traditional potter. The pieces are hand finished with a rich iron red glaze, which interacts in the kiln to produce a warm, organic, lustrous effect. Dish Small