taiko
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- noun
- /ˈtaɪkoʊ/
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taiko
- The sampled taiko sound is high quality, can be amplified, offers means for self-expression, but does not offer overt physical performance. Dalcroze viewed instrument use for the purpose of mirroring movement.
- taiko drum sound
Examples
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The grunt and the drums that follow those vocals were inspired by Battlestar director Michael Rymer, who felt there should be Japanese taiko drums.
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During the festival, the sound of the taiko resonated through the streets, captivating everyone in attendance.
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For example, the taiko drum sound is very powerful.
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However, general music teachers might not have access to storage for, or experience with, taiko drums.
Academic text (2015) -
"Do you want to learn to play the fue, taiko, or shamisen?"
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Entertainment will include group dance and karaoke song performances, taiko drumming, and a mini-bon dance.
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The Taiko Drum Virtual Instrument application enables the soloist to self-express rhythmically within a taiko sound when the acoustic instrument is not accessible.
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Utah has enough ethnic diversity that it holds events like the O-Bon Festival in the street in front of the Japanese Buddhist Temple next to the Salt Palace, with taiko drummers and dancing to Japanese folk music.
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In the traditional performance, the rhythmic beats of the taiko drums accompanied the dancers beautifully.
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The school organized a workshop where students learned to play the taiko and appreciated its cultural significance.
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Taiko comes from Japanese parts tai ('big') and ko ('drum'), so it literally means 'big drum'. That's why taiko refers to the large Japanese drum used in traditional and modern music.