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Taiko

Traditional Japanese drum

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The taiko (太鼓) is a large drum struck with sticks. Inseparable from matsuri, Japan’s traditional festivals, it is played to a very lively rhythm. It is an ancient art that came from China and Korea. In the past it was played at religious ceremonies, notably to pray for good rice harvests.

In English
Traditionnal Japanese drum

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