shamisen

[US]/[ˈʃæmɪsɛn]/
[UK]/[ˈʃæmɪsɛn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A three-stringed Japanese lute with a long neck and a large, fretted body.; Music played on the shamisen.
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Phrases & Collocations

playing shamisen

beautiful shamisen

hear shamisen

shamisen music

learn shamisen

traditional shamisen

hold shamisen

play shamisen

shamisen sound

new shamisen

Example Sentences

she skillfully played a traditional shamisen melody.

the shamisen's unique sound filled the concert hall.

he learned to play the shamisen from his grandfather.

the shamisen player used a plectrum to pluck the strings.

the shamisen is a traditional japanese stringed instrument.

they bought a beautiful, antique shamisen at the auction.

the shamisen accompaniment enhanced the kabuki performance.

he carefully tuned his shamisen before the performance.

the shamisen's resonant tone captivated the audience.

she practiced playing the shamisen for hours each day.

the shamisen's construction involves specific wood types.

the group performed a lively shamisen ensemble.

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