noun
In kabuki, wooden blocks struck together to produce a sharp sound, often used for dramatic emphasis or to signal scene changes. Also called ツケ板.
See also: ツケ板
歌舞伎の舞台で、役者の見得に合わせてツケ木が打たれる。
On the kabuki stage, the wooden clappers are struck in time with the actor's dramatic pose.
ツケ木の鋭い音が場面転換を知らせる。
The sharp sound of the wooden clappers signals a scene change.
Synonymous term for the same wooden clappers used in kabuki; ツケ木 is more common.
Compound of 付け (tsuke, 'attaching' or 'striking') and 木 (ki, 'wood'), referring to the wooden blocks used to produce a striking sound in kabuki performances.