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: 付け板
On the kabuki stage, the wooden clappers are struck in time with the actor's dramatic pose.
The sharp sound of the wooden clappers signals a scene change.
Standard kanji spelling for this kabuki term.
Katakana spelling of the first element is common in kabuki contexts.
Variant using the older kanji 附; rarely seen.
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.