This unusually ornate o-daiko, with its cloisonné stand and body, was made by order of the Japanese government for the Vienna Exposition of 1873, the first in which Japan participated formally as a nation. The drum's cowhide skins, decorated …

Title: O Daiko. Date: 19th century. Geography: Japan. Culture: Japanese. Medium: Wood, skin. Dimensions: H. 19-1/2 in.; Diam. 19-1/2 in. Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / barrel drum. Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889. Object Number: 89.4.1534.

In a performance of Odaiko, arguably the most iconic and widely performed piece in Japanese taiko drumming, a loincloth-clad man pounds furiously on a huge Japanese drum to the point of near exhaustion.

2025年2月17日 · The art of Taiko drumming involves both the sound and the performance, blending rhythm with dynamic movements. This unique blend has captivated audiences worldwide. Understanding Taiko drums opens up a window to Japanese culture, history, and artistry. Let’s explore what makes Taiko drums so special. Credit: www.nippon.com

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" [Description] O-daiko, a barrel drum played in temples, theater orchestras and at festivals. This unusually ornate o-daiko, with its cloisonné stand and body, was made by order of the Japanese government for the Vienna Exposition of 1873, the first in …

As the art of taiko drumming continues to gain popularity throughout the world, the art of eisa, or Okinawan festival drumming, has also gained popularity. Though there are many eisa groups in existence, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko is perhaps one of the most internationally recognized for its fusion of odori (traditional dance) and karate movements.

2018年1月25日 · Imported to Okinawa in the sixteenth century by Buddhist monks from central Japan, eisa began as an art to enhance religious ceremonies. Involving both music and dance, eisa was practiced during funeral ceremonies to accompany the nenbutsu, Buddhist chants intended to appease the souls of the dead.