Of the taiko used in Gagaku, the dadaiko is the largest. It is suspended in a five color frame carved with clouds, this is surrounded by decorative flames. Because of this, dadaiko are also called Kaen (flame) taiko. Using a rope made from red, white, and black stands wisted together, the heads are attached similar to a tsuzumi and decorated with gold. Dadaiko are always used in pairs. The Saho (leftside) dadaiko has a read body, a mitsudomoe design on the heard, and is surmounted with a Sun ornament. The Uho (rightside) dadaiko has a green body, a futatsudomoe design on the head and is surmounted with a Moon ornament. The Saho has two dragons carved in the frame, while the Uho has two phoenix.
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Dadaiko
Of the taiko used in Gagaku, the dadaiko is the largest. It is suspended in a five color frame carv...
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