Taiko
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪkəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taiko is a noun meaning (sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day.
Meaning
(sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day.
More Meanings
- (music) A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
- The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).
Example Sentences
The taiko, a gadfly petrel from the Chatham Islands near to New Zealand, was well known to islanders during the nineteenth century, being used by them as a food resource.
Word Forms
- taikos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yagura, ashiko, timbal, tupan, intai-zumo, tawara.
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