taiko

  1. Noun.  (sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day.
  2. Noun.  (musical instruments) A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).

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