noun
opening drum signal; drum roll announcing the start of an event
Refers to the beating of a drum used as a signal to announce the beginning of a theatrical performance, festival, or similar event. Often associated with traditional Japanese theater such as kabuki.
歌舞伎の開演を知らせる一番太鼓が鳴り響いた。
The opening drum signal announcing the start of the kabuki performance resounded.
祭
On the morning of the festival, the opening drum roll echoed throughout the town.