samisen (noun)

1. The musician played a beautiful serenade on the samisen, filling the air with romantic melodies.

2. In the animated film, the samisen was humorously depicted as a talking instrument, providing comedic relief.

3. According to Japanese mythology, the samisen was believed to have been created by the gods themselves, blessing it with divine melodies.

4. During the comedy show, the comedian made a hilarious remark about attempting to play the samisen upside down, resulting in an amusing sound.