koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument
body; body blow (in boxing)
European pear (Pyrus communis)
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
morin khuur (stringed musical instrument of Mongolian origin); matouqin
to change the position of
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
to strum; to pluck the strings (of a guitar)
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
(one's) master; Lord; the main thing; the majority
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
low tone; bass; low voice
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
lute priest; biwa-playing minstrel; travelling pre-Meiji musical performer (usu. blind and dressed like a Buddhist monk)
The Tale of the Heike; Heike Monogatari
strumming; thrumming; plunking; plonking
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to ask a high price; to overcharge
paper-thin wafer (for wrapping powdered medicine, candies, etc.)
place where music lessons are given; music class; music school
melodica; pianica; blow-organ; keyboard harmonica
black key (on a piano, organ, etc.)
to be rearranged or transposed
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward