Binzasara
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A binzasara
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Binzasara (編木 or 板ざさら) is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument used in folk songs, and rural dances. It was originally used as a cleaning tool. The instrument is made up of several wooden plates strung together with a cotton cord, with handles at both ends. The stack of wooden plates are played by moving them like a wave.[1]
References[]
- ^ 東京藝術大学 , 026-binzasara, May, 2009.
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- All about Hand Percussion - Techniques, notation and applications (Google Books)
- "Binzasara: Music and Dance at Sensōji in Edo/Tōkyō"
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- Japanese musical instruments
- Plaque concussion idiophones
- Percussion instrument stubs