音おん頭どを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

take the lead; lead a group; lead a toast or cheer

Used when someone initiates and guides a group activity, such as a project, a toast, or a cheer. Often implies setting the pace or direction for others to follow.

• 彼かれがプロジェクトの音おん頭どを取とって、みんなをまとめた。

  He took the lead on the project and brought everyone together.

• 乾かん杯ぱいの音おん頭どを取とってください。

  Please lead the toast.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

sing the lead part of a song; lead a chorus

Specifically refers to singing the opening or main melody of a song, after which others join in. Common in traditional group singing or folk songs.

• 彼かれが民みん謡ようの音おん頭どを取とると、みんながそれに合あわせて歌うたい始はじめた。

  When he sang the lead part of the folk song, everyone started singing along.