Taiko Vocabulary
What does the word "taiko" mean anyway?
Drum
What is the bathroom code?
1937
In what state does Ethan attend college?
What is the song "Arashi" about?
Storm
Which group invited us to play on Maui for the first time?
Zenshin Daiko
What is the name of the technique used to 'chant' taiko patterns?
Kuchi-shoga
Who is the Resident Minister at Puna Hongwanji?
Reverend Satoshi "Kaimipono" Tomioka
Suri just traveled to which country to perform and study dance?
India
What is the song "Kazan" about?
Volcano
Two members performed in a "Mega-Omiyage" at Taiko Conference in which city?
San Diego
What are suwari-dai?
sit-down stands
In which Discord channel can you always find the sign-up sheet and gig layouts?
#information
Who is the leader of our sister group, Pahala Taiko?
Aunty Kayo
What does "Tatsumaki" symbolize?
Whirlwind
Puna Taiko members first attended NATC at which famous school?
Stanford University
Daily Double (1 of 2)
Aisatsu
What is Dr. Lovina's medical specialty?
Ear, Nose, Throat
Why did Fred call his song "Mata Ne"?
Because he was leaving the group to go study in Japan. (Or to remind us that good byes aren't permanent.)
Daily Double (2 of 2)
What is your wager?
What is the Japanese term for the hand-held wooden "clackers"? (The ones w/ the rope inbetween)
Hyoshigi (aka Fyoushigi)
What type of Buddhism is practiced at Puna Hongwanji?
Jodo Shinshu or "Pure Land" Buddhism
Where was Paul's first "real job" while in high school?
KTA
Paul's second (third?) original song is called "Carpe Diem". What does the title mean?
"Seize the day"
Which group invited Puna Taiko members to play with them in Los Angeles at the World Taiko Gathering 2014?
Kona Daifukuji Taiko