koto definition by Wordo

Noun

A

Japanese

stringed instrument

having

numerous

strings

,

usually

seven

or

thirteen

,

that

are

stretched

over

a

convex

wooden

sounding

board

and

are

plucked

with

three

plectra

,

worn

on

the

thumb

,

index finger

,

and

middle finger

of

one

hand

.