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Wiktionary
n. 1 (context sumo English) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day 2 (context musical instruments English) A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
Wikipedia
are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term refers to any kind of drum, but outside Japan, it is used to refer to any of the various Japanese drums called and to the form of ensemble taiko drumming more specifically called . The process of constructing taiko varies between manufacturers, and preparation of both the drum body and skin can take several years depending on methodology.
Taiko have a mythological origin in Japanese folklore, but historical records suggest that taiko were introduced to Japan through Korean and Chinese cultural influence as early as the 6th century CE. Some taiko are similar to instruments originating from India. Archaeological evidence also supports that taiko were present in Japan during the 6th century in the Kofun period. Their function has varied through history, ranging from communication, military action, theatrical accompaniment, and religious ceremony to both festival and concert performances. In modern times, taiko have also played a central role in social movements for minorities both within and outside Japan.
Kumi-daiko performance, characterized by an ensemble playing on different drums, was developed in 1951 through the work of Daihachi Oguchi and has continued with groups such as Kodo. Other performance styles, such as hachijō-daiko, have also emerged from specific communities in Japan. Kumi-daiko performance groups are active not only in Japan, but also in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Brazil. Taiko performance consists of many components in technical rhythm, form, stick grip, clothing, and the particular instrumentation. Ensembles typically use different types of barrel-shaped nagadō-daiko as well as smaller shime-daiko. Many groups accompany the drums with vocals, strings, and woodwind instruments.
Taiko may refer to:
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The Japanese word for drum often used to refer to any Japanese drum or drumming music
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a title given to a retired Kampaku regent in Japan—see Sesshō and Kampaku. Commonly refers to Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Chatham Island taiko or Magenta petrel (Pterodroma magentae) bird.
- Taiko (ship) a Norwegian roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) freighter
- Taiko no Tatsujin, a series of rhythm video games
- Taikonaut, a term used in news media for Chinese astronauts
- Taikō Yoshio, Japanese sumo wrestler
Usage examples of "taiko".
The fame of his convulvuli reached the ear of the Taiko, and he expressed a desire to see them, in consequence of which Rikiu invited him to a morning tea at his house.
On the appointed day Taiko walked through the garden, but nowhere could he see any vestige of the convulvus.
Taking advantage of the coldness which had for some time existed between the Taiko and Rikiu, the enemies of the latter accused him of being implicated in a conspiracy to poison the despot.
At the end of the season, the ghosts got farewell rice dumplings and hypnotic taiko drums.
Like a huge empty auditorium in which taiko drummers played endlessly.
If you find that too exotic for your taste, then go to the Taiko down the block.
I finally decided that I had to get something to eat even if it meant eating at the Momonjiya or the Taiko, so I climbed into my clothes and tiptoed out into the hall so as not to wake the sleeping Mr.
Man Forrester, said Taikos joymaker, your late employer, now permanently removed from this ecology, left instructions to disburse his entire residual estate as follows: to the League for Interspacial Amity, one million dollars.