noun
arched bridge; drum bridge
A bridge with a steeply arched shape, often seen in Japanese gardens or traditional landscapes. The name comes from its resemblance to a taiko drum.
庭園の太鼓橋を渡ると、景色が一変した。
Crossing the arched bridge in the garden, the scenery changed completely.
Compound of 太鼓 (taiko, 'drum') and 橋 (hashi, 'bridge'), referring to the bridge's drum-like arched shape.