Which of the following statements is not true?
A. The importance of the koto in traditional Japanese music is comparable to that of the piano in Western music.
B. The koto is not limited solely to open string pitches.
C. The koto was originally imported from China sometime between 650 and 750.
D. Koto music in the Edo period was primarily ceremonial in character and heard mostly in temples.
Answer: D
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