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biwa in Malay

biwa

biwa in Malay: biwa. In English, biwa means a plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone.

Malay words for biwa

lute
biwa

English meaning of biwa

  1. noun A plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone.

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Questions about biwa in Malay

What is the meaning of biwa in Malay?
Biwa in Malay is biwa.
Apakah maksud biwa dalam bahasa Melayu?
Biwa: biwa.
What does biwa mean in English?
Biwa means a plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone.

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