‖ shakuhachi
(ˌʃakuˈhatʃi)
[Jap., f. shaku + hachi eight (tenths).]
An end-blown Japanese flute, made of bamboo.
| 1893 F. T. Piggott Music & Musical Instruments of Japan i. 43 The Shakuhachi, introduced into Japan from China by Prince Tsuneyoshi as far back as..1335, seems to have been treated from the first as a solo instrument. 1949 Western Folklore July 202 Their melodies are found to be very pleasing, especially if the shakuhachi, or bamboo flute, is used as accompaniment. 1965 W. Swaan Jap. Lantern ii. 22 Two itinerant beggar-priests playing the shakuhachi, an archaic type of bamboo flute. 1981 Daily Tel. 17 Mar. 11/7 The first half was devoted to traditional pieces, performed on the shakuhachi, a simple bamboo flute. |