鬼おに太だい鼓こ

noun

demon drumming; ogre-repelling drum performance

A traditional Japanese drumming performance, often with dancers wearing demon masks, meant to drive away ogres or evil spirits. The term can also refer to the drums used in such performances.

See also: 鬼

• 節せつ分ぶんには鬼おに太鼓だいこの演えん奏そうが行おこなわれる。

  On Setsubun, a demon drumming performance is held.

• 鬼おに太鼓だいこの力ちから強づよいリズムが鬼おにを追おい払はらうと言いわれている。

  The powerful rhythm of the demon drums is said to drive away ogres.