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026 binzasara

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Japan
plates: 72, wood; L. 69.4cm

One end of the many pieces of wood including added handles at both ends are strung together with a cotton cord. The stack of wooden plates are played by moving them in the manner of a wave. Held by the dancers in dengaku-odori (rural dance and music associated with harvest ceremonies). Also used in kabuki theater.


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Music Department, Tokyo National University of the Arts, 12-8 Ueno Kouen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8714, Japan
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Music Department, Tokyo National University of the Arts, 12-8 Ueno Kouen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8714, Japan