Mokugyo (杢魚,木魚)
| Japanese | 杢魚,木魚 (Mokugyo) |
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| English | Tempel block |
| German | Tempelblock |
| French | Bloc de temple |
Description
Japanese wooden percussion instrument. Size and type of wood material vary.
Used for example in buddhist temples as well at the Kabuki theatre.[2]
Small mokugyo are about tennis ball sized. Large mokugyo might measure 50cm/20inch and more in circumference.
Images
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Mogugyo, traditional form. (photo: [1]) |
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Mogugyo, modern form. (photo: Kei Ishii) |
References
- [1] http://www.hashimotoya.jp/butsugu/butsugu/mokugyo150.jpg (2005-01-24)
- Source of picture above
- [2] http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~takinojo/workshop/inst_per_e.html (2005-08-18)
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Information about japanese percussion instruments.
(The japanese version offers a more detailed description of the instruments.)
