Question

The koto is: _____________

a. a Japanese board zither, without movable bridges, similar to the Chinese qin (guqin)
b. an instrument that is used in some gagaku music, as a solo instrument, and in small ensembles
c. a Japanese chordophone that looks very much like a banjo
d. a board zither chordophone that was first brought to China from Japan during the Meiji Restoration period

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The koto is a long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm.