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taiko

The correct spelling is taiko.

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noun

Say it like: Tay-ko

The correct spelling is taiko. A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day

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noun

  1. 1.A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day
  2. 2.A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
  3. 3.The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).

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