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Tsuri-daiko

The tsuri-daiko is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The tsuri-daiko (kanji: 釣り太鼓; also called gaku-daiko (kanji: 楽太鼓)) is a large Japanese hanging drum. It is played with two mallets on one side only. It is used primarily in bugaku orchestra.

The tsuri-daiko is a type of Japanese hanging drum suspended within a wooden frame and played with two mallets. Its performance technique comprises two main strokes: the heavy stroke played with the right hand, called "do", and the light stroke played with the left hand, called "zoh'un".

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