TAIKO

Etymology 1

Noun

taiko (plural taikos)

(sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day

(musical instruments) A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).

Etymology 2

Noun

taiko (plural taikos)

The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).

Anagrams

• Kiato

Source: Wiktionary



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