two-stringed koto
A traditional Japanese zither with two strings, distinct from the more common 13-stringed koto.
The two-stringed koto is sometimes used in gagaku and some folk songs.
琴 is the general term for koto, typically referring to the 13-stringed version. 二弦琴 specifies the two-stringed variant.
Standard kanji spelling for the two-stringed koto.
Variant using 絃 (string) instead of 弦; both are used for musical instrument strings.
Compound of 二 (two), 弦 (string), and 琴 (koto). The exact historical origin of the instrument is uncertain.