small high-pitched taiko drum with rope-tensioned head
A small Japanese drum used in traditional music, characterized by its high pitch and taut head tightened by ropes. Often used in folk music and festival ensembles.
See also: 太鼓
The lively sound of the shime-daiko echoed at the festival.
The shime-daiko is also used in the musical accompaniment of Noh and Kabuki.
Standard kanji spelling for this type of drum.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 締め (shime, 'tightening') and 太鼓 (taiko, 'drum'), referring to the drum's rope-tensioned construction.