Shamisen

Synonyms of shamisen

• sangen
• sanshin
• three-stringed lute

Collocations of shamisen

traditional Japanese music

Frequency: 70 %

The shamisen is often used in traditional Japanese music.

Japanese culture

Frequency: 65 %

Learning to play the shamisen is a way to connect with Japanese culture.

string instrument

Frequency: 60 %

The shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument.

traditional instrument

Frequency: 55 %

The shamisen is a traditional Japanese instrument with a unique sound.

musical performance

Frequency: 50 %

She gave a beautiful musical performance on the shamisen.

Idiomatic Expressions for shamisen

• Phrase: shamisen music
  Meaning: music that features the shamisen as a prominent instrument
  Usage: I love listening to traditional Japanese shamisen music.