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Noun — A Japanese free-reed mouth organ, related to the Chinese sheng, used in traditional court music.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 笙 (shō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sho” mean?

The word “sho” means a Japanese free-reed mouth organ, related to the Chinese sheng, used in traditional court music. In plain terms, a traditional Japanese wind instrument made of bamboo pipes that produces a sustained, chord-like sound.

How do you pronounce “sho”?

“Sho” is pronounced shoh (/ʃoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sho” in a sentence?

Here is “sho” used in a sentence: “The gagaku ensemble opened with a long, droning note from the sho.”

What part of speech is “sho”?

“Sho” is a noun.

Where does the word “sho” come from?

The word “sho” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 笙 (shō).

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