楽がく箏そう

noun

ancient 13-string koto used in Gagaku

A specific type of koto with 13 strings, used in traditional Japanese court music (Gagaku).

• 雅が楽がくの演えん奏そうでは、楽がく箏そうが優ゆう雅がな音ね色いろを奏かなでる。

  In Gagaku performances, the gakusō produces an elegant tone.