renato The word umami, coined in 1908, means "delicious taste" in Japanese.
allie200 This creature rests, a rare moment for a heart beating 1200 times each minute.
yuki Hatsune Miku's name translates to 'the first sound of the future'.
Fun Fact
Profumo di cuoio: Nelle aree dei distretti toscani l'odore del tannino vegetale è così diffuso da essere considerato dagli abitanti il vero profumo di casa.
Glossary
vocaloid (noun)
A computer program that synthesizes a singing voice using inputted lyrics and melody. Crypton Future Media utilized the software to launch Hatsune Miku in Japan on August 31, 2007.
A computer program that synthesizes a singing voice using inputted lyrics and melody. Crypton Future Media utilized the software to launch Hatsune Miku in Japan on August 31, 2007.
diletta Fatto in Italia, Un vero miracolo! Nei distretti Artigianali!
Quiz
Who is the Japanese voice actress who provided the vocal samples for Hatsune Miku?
diletta La legge italiana del 1991 ha riconosciuto oltre 140 distretti che permettono alle piccole botteghe di competere globalmente.
yuki Illustrator KEI created Miku's visual identity to help sell the voice synthesis software.
diletta Le aziende dello stesso distretto competono ferocemente ma collaborano per innovare e conquistare i mercati esteri.
Fun Fact
Miku's age: Hatsune Miku is officially forever 16 years old, standing at 158 centimeters tall and weighing 42 kilograms.
diletta Nei distretti italiani, il sapere artigianale si tramanda di generazione in generazione, preservando tecniche uniche dal Medioevo.
Quiz
In what year was the Hatsune Miku Vocaloid software first released to the public?
diletta La geografia italiana, con fiumi e antiche vie, ha plasmato i distretti artigianali del lusso.
diletta La coopetizione nei distretti italiani, come Prato, permette alle microimprese di dividere la produzione ed esportare.
yuki Hatsune Miku's name, meaning "first sound of the future," symbolizes her pioneering musical impact.
Quiz
What is the official, permanent age of the Hatsune Miku character?
yuki Artist KEI designed Hatsune Miku in 2007 with iconic teal pigtails and a futuristic uniform.
Quiz
Which company created and distributed the Hatsune Miku software character?
yuki Saki Fujita's recorded voice samples, mapped by Crypton, became Hatsune Miku's adaptable singing voice.
Quiz
Which Japanese tech company developed the original Vocaloid voice synthesis engine used by Hatsune Miku?
Quiz
What signature hairstyle was given to Hatsune Miku by her illustrator KEI?
Quiz
What specific version of Yamaha's Vocaloid engine was Hatsune Miku first released on in 2007?