O-Daiko
KodoThe large drum's resonance, movement and silence create a sense of scale.
TINSTRUMENT · KNOWLEDGE GUIDE
Taiko
The drumhead and body produce strong low-frequency impact and a large sense of space.
- Instrument family
- Percussion
- Origin
- Japan; modern ensemble taiko developed after the 1950s
- Related genres
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ORIGIN
Where does it come from?
Taiko names a family of Japanese drums. Modern kumi-daiko organizes different drums, physical movement and formations into staged ensembles.
ROLE IN ARRANGEMENT
What does it do in an arrangement?
Movement, accents and coordinated ensemble playing create collective rhythm.
Accent controlEnsemble responseDynamic layers
COMMON USES
Where will you hear it?
Used in festivals, theatre, ceremony and modern performance, where low frequency, accents and group movement all matter.
LISTENING EXAMPLES
Recordings and repertoire to recognize
COMMON GENRES
Common in these genres
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