Why did the ancient wind instrument shakuhachi get its name?

The shakuhachi is named for its unique size and eight spray holes. The following will explain in detail the reason why shakuhachi got its name and introduce some knowledge about shakuhachi.

First, the size of the shakuhachi and the blowhole

Shakuhachi is a wooden wind pipe instrument, which is made of bamboo and is about 54.6 cm long, hence its name. It has eight water spray holes distributed in different positions of the pipe body, so it is called shakuhachi.

Second, the historical origin of shakuhachi

1. Ancient origin: The predecessor of the shakuhachi can be traced back to ancient musical instruments, such as Sheng and Shao, which first appeared in East Asia, including China and Japan.

2. Introduction to Japan: The introduction of shakuhachi into Japan can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was introduced from China. After hundreds of years of development and evolution, it has formed a unique Japanese shakuhachi style.

Third, the reason why shakuhachi got its name

1. Size Naming: The word "ruler" in the name of shakuhachi indicates the unit of length and refers to the standard length of shakuhachi.

2. Naming of stomata: The shakuhachi has eight stomata, which is one of the reasons why it is named "shakuhachi".

Fourth, the playing characteristics of shakuhachi

1. Wide range: The shakuhachi has a wide range and can play a variety of music, ranging from bass to treble.

2. Strong expressive force: shakuhachi can express emotions through playing skills and breath control, which is very expressive.

3. Unique timbre: The timbre of shakuhachi is soft and clear, and it is often used to express music works with the theme of meditation.

Fifth, the cultural significance of shakuhachi.

1. traditional musical instruments: shakuhachi is one of the important musical instruments in traditional Japanese music, representing the essence of Japanese classical music.

2. Zen culture: shakuhachi occupies an important position in Zen culture and is widely used in meditation and meditation, which helps to achieve inner peace and tranquility.

3. Art performance: The shakuhachi is also a popular art performance form, which often appears in concerts, plays and dance performances.

To sum up, shakuhachi is named because of its special size and stomata. As an ancient musical instrument, shakuhachi bears rich musical culture, has unique performance characteristics and cultural significance, and has been loved and respected by people.