Shamisen

Pronunciation: /ʃæmɪsɛn/

Definitions of shamisen

noun a traditional Japanese musical instrument with three strings, played with a plectrum

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a shamisen player at the festival.

A2 She learned to play the shamisen during her trip to Japan.

B1 The shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument.

B2 His performance on the shamisen was truly captivating.

C1 The intricate melodies produced by the shamisen player were mesmerizing.

C2 She was considered a master of the shamisen, having studied the instrument for years.

Examples of shamisen in a Sentence

formal The traditional Japanese music performance featured a skilled player on the shamisen.

informal I love listening to the sound of the shamisen during festivals.

slang Hey, did you see that cool dude playing the shamisen at the event last night?

figurative The shamisen strings resonated with emotion, telling a story through music.

Grammatical Forms of shamisen

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

Origin and Evolution of shamisen

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument that was introduced to Japan from China during the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: The word 'shamisen' originally referred to a three-stringed instrument of Chinese origin, but over time, it became synonymous with the Japanese version of the instrument. The shamisen has evolved in terms of its construction, playing techniques, and repertoire since its introduction to Japan.