noun
classical Japanese musical instruments
Refers to traditional Japanese instruments such as koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, and biwa, often in contrast to Western classical instruments.
彼女は古典楽器の演奏を学んでいる。
She is learning to play classical Japanese musical instruments.
この博物館には多くの古典楽器が展示されている。
Many classical Japanese musical instruments are exhibited in this museum.
和楽器 is a broader term for traditional Japanese instruments, while 古典楽器 emphasizes their classical or historical aspect.
Compound of 古典 (classical) and 楽器 (musical instrument).