Samisen

Pronunciation: /sæmɪsɛn/

Definitions of samisen

noun a traditional Japanese musical instrument resembling a banjo, with a long neck and three strings

Example Sentences

A1 A samisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument.

A2 I saw a musician playing a samisen at the cultural festival.

B1 Learning to play the samisen requires dedication and practice.

B2 The sound of the samisen filled the room, captivating everyone's attention.

C1 Mastering the art of playing the samisen takes years of training and skill.

C2 The renowned musician performed a mesmerizing piece on the samisen, showcasing its versatility and beauty.

Examples of samisen in a Sentence

formal The traditional Japanese musician played the samisen with great skill and precision.

informal I love listening to the beautiful sound of the samisen during cultural festivals.

slang Check out that cool samisen player jamming on the street corner!

figurative The samisen's melody resonated through the room, filling it with a sense of tranquility.

Grammatical Forms of samisen

• past tense: played
• plural: samisens
• comparative: more samisen
• superlative: most samisen
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: samisen
• positive degree: samisen
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of samisen

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'samisen' originated from the Japanese word 'samisen' (三味線), which is a three-stringed traditional musical instrument.

Evolution of the word: The word 'samisen' has retained its original meaning as a musical instrument in Japanese culture, but has also been adopted and adapted in other languages to refer to similar stringed instruments or to describe a specific style of music.