Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Shakuhachi

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Shakuhachi

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alternative words: Bamboo flute, Japanese flute
keywords: music
related topics: Komuso
related web sites: http://www.shaku8.com/makeshaku8/
explanation: Flute made by bamboo. Having 4 holes on the front and one hole behind, the musician holds it vertically. In old times it had been used by itinerant monks. The name of Shakuhachi comes from its length, i.e. 1 feet and 8 inches.

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