musical instrument; music
General term for musical instruments, often used in traditional or festive contexts. Can also refer to music itself.
At the festival, musical instruments resounded lively.
kabuki accompaniment instruments (excluding shamisen)
In kabuki, refers to the ensemble of percussion and wind instruments used for sound effects and musical accompaniment, excluding the shamisen.
Kabuki accompaniment instruments include drums and flutes.
Standard spelling.
Variant spelling, less common.
Compound of 鳴り (nari, 'sounding', continuative form of 鳴る) + 物 (mono, 'thing').