Title Mukkuri (Mouth Harp)

  • Hokkaido
Topic(s):
Historic Sites/Castle Ruins National Parks/Quasi-National Parks Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.)
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign Web Page
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2019
Associated Tourism Board:
akammashukokuritsukoemmankitsupurojiekutochiikikyogikai(kushiroshi)

ムックリ(口琴)


ムックリは、木(主に竹)と弦から作られたアイヌの伝統的な口琴です。楽器を口に咥え、右手で紐を弾きながら演奏します。これにより振動音が鳴り、演奏者は唇を動かしたり、息を吸ったり吐いたりすることでそれに変化を加えます。伝統的にムックリは恋人の気を引くために演奏されました。


Mukkuri (Mouth Harp)


The mukkuri is a traditional Ainu mouth harp made of wood (usually bamboo) and a string. The instrument is played by holding it to the mouth and pulling the string with the right hand. This produces a vibrating sound, which the player can alter by moving the lips while inhaling and exhaling. Traditionally the mukkuri was played to attract the attention of someone one loves.


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