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太鼓
taiko
Description
太鼓は、丸い木のわくに皮をはって、手やばちでたたく楽器です。
A 太鼓 is a musical instrument made by stretching skin over a round wooden frame and played with hands or drumsticks.
お祭りやコンサートでよく使われて、大きな音が出ます。
It is often used at festivals and concerts and produces a loud sound.
Meanings
太鼓taiko
a drum, especially a traditional Japanese drum
お祭りで太鼓をたたきました。
I played the drum at the festival.
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Notes
- Etymology
太 (big/fat) + 鼓 (drum), together meaning a large drum.
- Nuance
usually refers to Japanese-style drums; Western drum kits are often called ドラム.
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