noun
hand drum; tsuzumi
A traditional Japanese hand drum with an hourglass-shaped body, played by striking the heads with the hands. Often used in Noh, Kabuki, and folk music.
能楽で鼓を打つ音が響いた。
The sound of the hand drum being struck echoed in the Noh performance.
彼女は鼓の稽古に通っている。
She attends hand drum lessons.