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.
In Noh theater, the kotsuzumi plays an important role.
He placed the kotsuzumi on his shoulder and performed.
Standard kanji spelling for the small hand drum used in Noh and traditional music.
Compound of 小 (small) and 鼓 (drum). The reading こつづみ is a native Japanese reading, while しょうこ is the Sino-Japanese reading, less commonly used for this instrument.