和太鼓
太鼓
alternative words: Wataiko, Taiko, Japanese drum
keywords:
music
related web sites:
http://www.asano.jp
explanation: A big wooden drum of about 1m high and it is played with 2 rods. In old times, it had been used during wars to encourage soldiers. It has also been played during different festivals but recently concerts with many taikos played simultaneously are organized in Japan as well as abroad.
French version
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