sanshin

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 三線, literally "three strings".

Noun

sanshin (plural sanshins)

  1. (music) A ancient traditional three-stringed instrument of Okinawan origin.

See also
  • Appendix:Glossary of chordophones
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