小こ鼓つづみ

noun

small hand drum; kotsuzumi

A traditional Japanese shoulder drum used in Noh, kabuki, and folk music; held on the right shoulder and struck with the right hand.

• 能のう楽がくでは、小こ鼓つづみが重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたす。

  In Noh theater, the kotsuzumi plays an important role.

• 彼かれは小こ鼓つづみを肩かたにのせて演えん奏そうした。

  He placed the kotsuzumi on his shoulder and performed.