- Koto (instrument) - Wikipedia
For every part of the koto, there is a traditional name which connects with the opinion that the body of a koto resembles that of a dragon Thus, the top part is called the "dragon's shell" (竜甲, ryūkō), while the bottom part is called the "dragon's stomach" (竜腹, ryūfuku)
- Typhoon Koto: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures
Typhoon Koto (Storm No 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas
- Tropical Depression KOTO 2025 | AccuWeather
Track Tropical Depression KOTO 2025Great caution advised Frostbite to exposed skin within 1 minute Hypothermia likely without protective clothing Outdoor activity is very dangerous and
- Koto | Japanese, 13-string, zither | Britannica
koto, 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 (74 inches) long
- Koto: The Soulful Sounds of Japan’s Ancient Zither
Known for its resemblance to a dragon, the Koto is a long, zither-like instrument with thirteen strings stretched over a hollow body The sound produced by plucking these strings has made the Koto a key feature of Japanese music, from ancient court performances to modern-day compositions
- The Koto: Japans Most Elegant Musical Instrument | Koto Workshop in . . .
Few instruments embody the grace and refinement of Japanese culture quite like the koto (箏) With its long, polished wooden body and shimmering strings, this traditional zither has been the soundtrack to Japan’s history for over a millennium—from imperial courts to modern concert halls
- Japanese music - Koto, Traditional, Folk | Britannica
The koto, a 13-stringed zither with movable bridges, has been mentioned as one of the basic instruments of the court ensembles as well as a common cultural accoutrement for court ladies
- Maps: Tracking Tropical Depression Koto - The New York Times
Koto was a tropical depression in the South China Sea Tuesday morning Indochina Time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory The New York Times Flash flooding can occur well
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