sho
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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).
Full origin of sho →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).
