sanshin

~ String instrument

Description

The sanshin is an Okinawan string instrument which consists of a snakeskin-covered body, neck and three strings. It is traditionally played with a plectrum made of horn worn on the index finger.

Relationships

from:Okinawa (Okinawa Prefecture), Japan
derivations:shamisen
derived from:sanxian
picture:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sanshin.jpg [info]
Wikidata:Q2709639 [info]