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Cansin (sanshin) is a traditional musical instrument from Okinawa, a group of islands south of the main islands of Japan. The name "sanshin" translates as "three strings", which reflects the structure of the instrument.
Sansin has a long neck and a small resonant body that is traditionally covered with snake skin. The instrument is played using a plectrum, usually using a wide range of techniques.
The instrument has roots in the Chinese instrument sangxian and was brought to Okinawa as part of a cultural exchange between regions. It served as the basis for the Japanese shamisen instrument.
Sanshin is an important part of Okinawan traditional music and its dance art, and can be heard frequently in popular songs from Okinawa.
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