As a typical example, in the case of the Shamisen, slightly different instrument bodies, plectrums, bridges (components of stringed musical instruments) and strings (for musical instruments) are provided for each category of Shamisen music.
三味線音楽の種目ごとに楽器各部や撥、駒(弦楽器)、弦(楽器)(糸)に微妙な違いがあるのがその好例である。